As an undergraduate in Duquesne’s Department of English, you’ll explore a diverse array of courses covering literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition. You will have the opportunity to study classic and contemporary works of literature and explore a variety of critical approaches to understanding and interpreting them.
Literary study, composition and research skills are the bedrock of academic and professional excellence, and as a student of our English program, you will gain the skills needed to help you both as a broadly knowledgeable undergraduate student but also as a graduate student or graduate entering professional life.
The program gives you the flexibility to craft your degree around your personal and professional interests and move beyond the core courses in literature and composition to choose from a variety of electives that cover topics such as film studies, poetry, creative nonfiction and more.
As an English major, you can also take advantage of a number of extracurricular activities, such as literary magazines and reading groups, and participate in events such as lectures, poetry readings, and workshops with visiting writers.
"Being a student in the Duquesne English Department is all about opportunities—opportunities to work closely with dedicated faculty, opportunities to develop one’s skills as writers and critical thinkers, opportunities to engage with the world outside Duquesne through internships built specifically for the English major or minor and that often translate into jobs and careers. Above all, being an English student is about joining our welcoming and nurturing community through your time at Duquesne and beyond."