English Department
Working closely with dedicated faculty members, 91传媒 in this department hone their ability to think and read critically, reason persuasively, and write eloquently. Through exploring a constantly evolving range of course offerings, English majors learn the methodologies and vocabularies appropriate to literary study; contemplate the forms and purposes of literary art in a variety of periods and cultures; and investigate the intersections between English and many other disciplines.
The English Department also fosters a culture of curiosity and intellectual endeavor, as well as respect for a variety of cultures and intellectual approaches, through advising, internships and service learning, study abroad, and extracurricular programming. Students who pursue optional creative writing courses balance critical study with creative endeavor, learning the history and forms of literary art as apprentice practitioners.
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Highlights
- 35-50 91传媒 per graduating class major in English or minor in Creative Writing
- Spring term study abroad opportunities and senior capstone experiences
- Internship opportunities at a celebrated international literary magazine, Shenandoah
- Lean 11-course major makes it easy to study abroad, double-major or complete a minor
- Frequent readings and lectures by visiting writers and scholars
- Compatible with pre-med or health professions preparation
- Departmental prizes and scholarships awarded annually
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Feature Stories
This fall, Pastore will enter a one-year master’s program at the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
A creative new Spring Term course brought 91传媒 to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis.
Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.
Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Aby Joyner 鈥28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.
At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.
The professor of English鈥檚 show will screen on May 21 and 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Eckstine will read from her debut novel, 鈥淛unie,鈥 at the May 6 event.
David serves as head intern of the Burish internship program that connects local schools with student volunteers.
In this month鈥檚 episode, Staples speaks of the power of imagination and storytelling and the continuous, and evolving, legacy of the Shenandoah literary magazine.
The April 3 reading by the former Shenandoah contributors is part of the literary magazine鈥檚 75th- anniversary celebrations.
The April 7 event is part of the Museums at W&L鈥檚 鈥楲unch and Learn鈥 series.