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Success in any field begins with superior writing and analytical talents. Our programs produce graduates who are highly skilled—and highly employable.
You want to be a published writer, an acclaimed poet, or a hard-hitting journalist. Maybe you’re interested in comparative literature, linguistics, or teaching. As an English major, you’ll have access to the faculty and courses that can help you achieve your goals. You’ll do fieldwork in and around New York City; study your craft with published, critically acclaimed authors; and develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills prized in fields from public relations to law. Our graduates find success in a wide range of careers and in the nation’s top graduate programs.
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An important and vital part of the English Department is our highly qualified faculty.
With her second novel, alumna and celebrated writer R.O. Kwon ’08 M.F.A. is boldly stepping into her truth.
Assistant Professor of English Simanique Moody teamed up with the Marine Park Alliance to co-organize a Kwanzaa event on December 26 at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park
Sophomore and Watson Fellow Ricky Costas-Hernandez aims to make worldwide change with food security.
Graduate Open House – School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Writing, M.F.A. and English, M.A. Programs
Department Chair: Martha Nadell Deputy Chair: Joseph Entin Majors Counseling: Roni Natov
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