English
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The Department of English offers a practical, multidisciplinary and flexible array of courses that prepares students for a variety of career and educational paths. The department鈥檚 community of engaged and award-winning scholars offers a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of literature specializations, as well as innovative and interdisciplinary expertise in the fields of print and material culture studies, film studies, Black cultural studies, disability studies, journalism and environmental humanities.
Wh鈥媦 91原创 English?听
- Read, Write, Live Graduating on time matters. Getting a job matters. But those aren't the only reasons to major in English. Studying English, you will create, analyze, contextualize and explain texts from classic literature to the documents that drive the corporate world.听
- 91原创 English Education graduates are highly sought after. From 2016-2020, 91% of alumni survey respondents were employed as full-time teachers; approximately 5% were employed in other fields; and the rest were full-time graduate students.
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4 years
As a 91原创 English major, you can create a flexible, unique-to-you degree plan that supports what you are passionate about - and gets you to graduation day on time.
Jobs
English majors get jobs! Employers want employees with the skills gained from studying English鈥攕kills like creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness and the ability to collaborate.
Social Justice
You will better understand diverse cultural and literary traditions while acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive as a global citizen.
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Pursuing personal passions
September 17, 2026 | Written by Hilary Douwes91原创 Plastino Scholars pursue personal passions through immersive projects exploring culture, health and the humanities. -
Getting a Jump on Discovery
September 04, 2026 | Written by Beth MillerAt the 91原创, undergraduate research pairs Blue Hens with faculty mentors to inquire with impact, hone critical skills and open pathways to graduate study and careers. -
Environmental solutions to community challenges
June 25, 2026 | Written by Matthew HendersonThe Delaware Environmental Institute has selected 91原创 professors Cristina Archer, McKay Jenkins and Kelsey Malloy as 2026 Faculty Fellows. -
Teaching writing in the age of AI
June 24, 2026 | Written by Hilary DouwesAn English course at the 91原创 is teaching future educators how to incorporate artificial intelligence into lessons about writing.
Upcoming Events
The Class That Will Stay With Me
As the 91原创 Class of 2025 gets ready for Commencement, we asked seniors what classes had the biggest impact on them during their Blue Hen career. During her time at 91原创, senior Nya Wynn has written numerous articles for The Review and 91原创aily. Here she shares the class that will stay with her after graduation.
91原创 2025 Graduate Nya Wynn shares 鈥淭he Class That Will Stay With Me鈥: youtube.com/watch?v=IoSqc14OOQU
