As an English student, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and the conscience of the next generation of leaders, and will shape the future of the world.
You'll learn to:
- think, read, and write critically and creatively
- explore creative work in literature, theater, film, and the visual arts
- understand and appreciate diverse voices in our cultural conversations
- communicate ethically and respectfully to a wide variety of audiences and in a wide variety of genres
You'll enjoy:
- A blend of traditional and contemporary approaches to literature
- A distinguished and award-winning faculty
- A state-of-the-art Writing Center
- Degree programs for Undergraduates (B.A.) and Graduates (M.A. and Ph.D.)
- A major and minor program in Theater Arts
- Numerous student opportunities to study abroad, take off-site classes, get involved with on-campus publications, and more!
- A minor in creative writing, an English major with a writing concentration, and creative writing opportunities
- A number of creative writing courses which fill departmental theme areas
Program Tracks
Major or minor in English (can be paired with Education)
- Tracks in English or Literature & Writing
Student Clubs & Organizations
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Dedicated to the idea that one of the best ways to understand drama is through performance, the Duquesne University Medieval and Renaissance Players stage medieval and Renaissance drama, particularly at conferences and other scholarly gatherings.
The purpose of the Duquesne Medieval and Renaissance Players is to stage productions of Medieval and Renaissance drama as a means of research to better understand how Medieval and Renaissance drama function within a larger social context. In this effort, we join an international interest in the reconstruction and understanding of early dramas.
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, was established in 1924 to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies.
Candidates for undergraduate membership must have completed at least 3 semesters of college work and a minimum of 2 college courses in English language or literature. They must also have a minimum of a B grade point average in English, and rank at least in the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship.
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Professor, English & Theater Arts Associate Professor, English Professor, English Associate Professor, English Professor, English Associate Professor, English Professor, English Teaching Associate Professor of Scientific Writing Associate Professor, English Associate Professor, Theater Arts Teaching Associate Professor, English Associate Professor, English Associate Professor, English & University Writing Center Director Associate Professor, English Department Chair & Associate Professor, Department of English & Theater Arts Associate Professor, English Director of First Year Writing and Teaching Associate Professor, English Associate Professor, English
Study Abroad
Our faculty regularly offer English classes to students studying in Rome, and many English classes at University College Dublin transfer in for credit toward the major or minor. Recent classes offered in Rome
include "The Writer's Sketchbook: Creative Writing and Sketching in Rome" and "Food,
Hunger, and Ethics in Contemporary Literature."
Spring Breakaway
If you have thought about studying abroad but are not sure that you would want to
do a full semester, you might be interested in a Spring Break Away class! These classes
combine classroom instruction with a spring break excursion. Recent trips have taken
students to London, Paris, and Canada.
We also offer Maymesters, during which students earn 6 credits over four weeks.
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Greg Barnhisel
Dr. Faith Barrett
Dr. Laura Engel
John Fried
Dr. Kathy Glass
Dr. Susan Howard
Dr. Linda Kinnahan
Dr. Kristin Klucevsek
Dr. Stuart Kurland
John Lane
Rebecca Maatta
Dr. Emad Mirmotahari
Dr. Jim Purdy
Dr. Erin Speese
Dr. Danielle St. Hilaire
Dr. Judy Suh
Dr. Matthew Ussia
Dr. Sarah Wright
Department contacts
Dr. Danielle A. St. Hilaire
John Fried
Dr. Sarah Wright
Dr. Matthew Ussia