English

English Fundamentals

English focuses on the human condition through careful study of language and literature.

• Comprehensive curriculum offers a wide range of courses in literature, writing and linguistics
• Develop valuable skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication
• Minors available in:
  • Creative Writing
  • Professional Writing
  • Popular Literature and Film
  • African-American Literature and Language
  • English Literature

Professional Preparation

A degree in English serves well as a preprofessional degree for students interested in law, public administration and business.

Interdisciplinary Studies 

The Department of English, in cooperation with other departments, offers interdisciplinary certificates in:

• Linguistic Studies
• Professional Communication
• Teaching English as a Second Language

Our Faculty

• are innovative and interactive 

Akron Advantage

Real-world Experience

On-campus outlets for student writing and expression include:

• Rubbertop Review, a literary magazine
• The Literary Guild
• The Buchtelite (student newspaper)

Sample Curriculum

• English — B.A.

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