The department offers a full and varied curriculum in literary history, critical theory, dramatic literature, theatre history, and literary culture. Its courses enable students to immerse themselves in literary works that reflect the values and aspirations of our diverse cultural traditions.

Students can major or minor in English Literature, or choose to major in English Literature with a Creative Writing Concentration. Students may also major or minor in Dramatic Literature--a specialized program within the English department.

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