Our summer courses will be online. Fall 2020 programs are being developed to accommodate both on-campus and remote students.
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Major & Minor
Pursue a degree or take courses in one of our distinct program tracks.
Graduate Studies
The National Research Council ranks our English PhD program among the best in the country.
Research
Our faculty and students participate in numerous individual and collaborative research projects.
2020-2021 Plutzik Series TBA
The remaining Plutzik Reading Series events have been canceled for Spring 2020 and will be rescheduled for later dates. We will announce the 2020-2021 Plutzik speakers at a later date.
Did you know?
126internships and research projects
In the last two years, undergraduates have completed 126 English Department honors theses, local and national internships, and independent research projects.
Alumni in the News
Kali Quinn '03
BA in English
Via Rochester Review: "What’s Your Script?"
Through ‘compassionate creativity,’ theater artist Kali Quinn ’03 finds her own script, and helps others find theirs. Artwork: David Cowles for Rochester Review
Literature andLanguage
Film andMedia
Creative writing andtheaterWant more information about the Department of English? Contact us.