The Department of English offers undergraduates the chance to explore a wide array of literary workspoetry, drama, fiction, and non-fictionfrom the traditions of British, American, and Anglophone literature. We also have a variety of offerings in creative writing, film and media, journalism, rhetoric, and theater. No matter what your interests, well help you find the independent research or internship opportunity that's right for you.
Students in our courses:
Explore works of poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction from all the traditions of British and American literature
Study films and works in other media
Develop their talents as creative writers and as performers in theater
Pursue the study of journalism, rhetoric, and debate
All of our classes encourage exploratory thinking and critical conversation, always aiming to increase students' knowledge, skills in critical analysis, and strengths as readers and as writers.
The English major track in language, media, and communication (LMC) allows students to build their major around the department's multi-faceted offerings in areas such as rhetoric, media studies, film, language studies, nonfiction writing and journalism, and public speaking, as well as courses on related topics offered by other departments.
This track may be of special interest to students who are contemplating careers in such areas as law, nonfiction writing, publishing, print journalism, or electronic journalism, though its emphasis is critical, theoretical, and historical as much as practical.
Careers
The skills we develop in English classes, including the ability to write and think critically and the capacity for creative expression in different media, provide crucial tools for work and life. Our majors pursue a variety of career paths: Graduate work in the humanities, social or natural sciences, Teaching, Journalism, Publishing, Public relations, Law, Business, Non-profits, government.