Department of English

By studying and creating literature in English, we enlarge our understanding of the human condition and the power of the creative imagination.

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English Major Spotlight: Sofia Vivas

Double-majoring in English and Spanish has provided this student with opportunities "to reflect on the diversity that abounds in our world."

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Nabil Matar on Early Modern Capitivity Narratives

The professor of English looks at Mediterranean slavery through Arab eyes.

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En/Acting Joyful Learning: Bringing Classroom Texts to Life

Actors from Mixed Blood Theatre are putting on live performances of classroom texts in the new Hub Residency: En/Acting Joyful Learning. The collaboration with the Department…

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English Major Spotlight: Han Mallek

An English-Linguistics double major, this Tower Managing Editor encourages you to submit creative work to the lit arts magazine!

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Timothy Brennan Wins Award for Edward Said Book

The professor's 2021 intellectual biography has received attention around the world, including the Palestine Book Award for Biography.