College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
English

The English major at AU is an integrated program in literature and creative writing. The English faculty offers traditional survey and period courses, as well as topics courses reflecting their wide-ranging interests. Offerings include Tales of Terror, Black Women Writers, The Literature of the Vietnam War, New American Poetry, Playwriting, Tales of King Arthur, Shakespeare and Cinema, Native American Literature, Autobiography, Literary London, and Literature and Science. After students complete introductory courses in British Literature, American Literature, and the art of writing, they develop individualized plans of study with their advisors. Some English majors specialize in creative writing while others focus on literary works of a particular genre, period, or nationality. Still others explore the full breadth of courses the division offers.

Because our majors develop writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills in seminars of no more than fifteen students, they are well prepared for success in whatever careers they choose. Our graduates have gone on to competitive humanities PhD programs (UNC Chapel Hill, Johns Hopkins, George Mason, Tufts) and law and business schools. Other graduates have developed successful careers in teaching, publishing, financial services, business consulting, and professional theatre.

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Allen Grove stands in front of the Steinheim, Alfred University's gothic castle AU professor analyzes new take on Austen classic
11/16/09 It might just be enough to rouse Jane Austen from the dead. But maybe the introduction of zombies into her classic novel would not seem incongruous to the classic’s author, says Allen Grove, professor of English at Alfred University.

Bergren Forum speaker to discuss ‘Why rhetoric Matters’
11/13/09 Dr. Timothy J. Cox, visiting Gertz assistant professor in the English Department at Alfred University, will present “Why Rhetoric Matters” on Thursday, Nov. 19, during AU’s Bergren Forum at 12:10 p.m., in Powell Campus Center’s Nevins Theatre. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Dr. Susan Mayberry, professor of English Mayberry's book wins second award
10/21/09 Can’t I Love What I Criticize? The Masculine and Morrison, written by Alfred University English Professor Susan Mayberry, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Book Award from the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender.

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