Mission

The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of New Mexico at Valencia Campus is a part of one of the largest and most vibrant departments in the University of New Mexico.  Our undergraduate students pursue diverse studies in many disciplines.  In our department, they enjoy a rich learning environment in which they learn to communicate effectively, to read critically, and to write professionally.  The Department of Language and Literature provides essential core courses required of every undergraduate who attends UNM.  With traditional classroom based instruction, on-line courses, and hybrid sections, we have the flexibility to meet the needs of our unique student population.

Ms. Miriam Gustafson
Program Coordinator of The Department of Language and Literature

Ms. Gustafson has complete oversight of English instructors and courses, including Composition I and II, Literature, and Technical Writing.  She has a strong background in English and education, which is evident in her degrees:

• An M.A. from Northern Arizona University in English in 2005 with a combined focus in literature and Composition and Rhetoric
• She graduated from Washington State University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with focus in Education, Grades 7 through 12, and a minor in French