Clarissa Casper Awarded Presidential Fellowship
Creative Writing master’s student Clarissa Casper has been awarded a Presidential Fellowship with the Rachel Carson Council.
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Rylee Dangerfield Named English Literature Student of the Year
The English Department named Rylee Dangerfield the English Literature Student of the Year for 2023-2024. The English Literature Committee said, “Rylee impressed the Literature faculty with her perceptive and original scholarship in her English classes at ...
Tanner Talks Series
In collaboration with the departments of English and History, this Tanner Talks series showcases co-sponsor USU Library’s rich collection of books on early modern science, medicine, and magic, demonstrating how books can be vehicles for creative, meaningf...
The English Department Hosts Annual Compositionist Conference
This year’s Compositionist Conference, held on August 20, highlighted the incredible work done each day by all the teachers of ENGL 1010, 2010, and 2020 — and how the teaching of writing in these essential courses enhances the educational experiences of s...
English Programs
American Studies
This interdisciplinary program encourages students to combine, cross, and stretch academic boundaries as they study the diversity and complexity of American history and cultures.
Creative Writing
Read, write, and workshop original poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with your fellow students as you gain practical skills to launch your creative writing career.
English
The English option offers students a broad range of courses across all areas of the English department.
English Teaching
Future teachers of English in secondary schools study literature, writing, and pedagogy while having opportunities to gain practical experience through tutoring, action research, and professional development events.
Literature
Learn the value of storytelling as you practice the writing, speaking, research, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills that prepare you for a career that matters.
Technical Communication and Rhetoric
Develop your professional communication skills with an emphasis on current techniques relating to technology.
Folklore
Learn to analyze folktales, legends, jokes, personal experience narratives, proverbs, superstitions, festivals and celebrations, yard art, dance, and costume.
Creative Writing (MA/MS in English)
The MA/MS in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing allows students to do advanced work in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Literature, Culture, and Composition (MA/MS in English)
Work in a cohort to examine and analyze literature, cultural expression, and rhetorical argumentation's effect on the world.
MA/MS in Folklore Studies
Folklorists may analyze folktales, legends, jokes, personal experience narratives, proverbs, superstitions, festivals and celebrations, or yard art, dance, and costume.
Master of Technical Communication
Focus your studies and participate in professional seminars while deepening your knowledge of technical communication
Archiving and Public Programming
The Archiving and Public Programming certificate provides professionalization and skills for those seeking employment in public, state, and non-profit institutions.
Digital Writing and Publication - Certificate
The Digital Writing and Publication certificate program introduces students to competencies required to begin producing written work in a digital format.
Composition Program
The USU Composition Program emphasizes that writing is a social act, which recognizes and values the differences in language, people, and ideas.
PhD in Technical Communication and Rhetoric
Become an expert on facilitating action through effective, persuasive, or intentionally rhetorical communication.
Program Highlight
New Major and Minor in Technical Communication and Rhetoric (TCR)
The English Department is thrilled to announce a new Major and Minor in Technical Communication and Rhetoric (TCR) beginning Fall 2023!
Get Involved
The Department of English, the largest humanities unit in the university, is a diverse community of teachers, scholars, and students, who work together towards a better understanding of the English language and its manifestation in literature, writing, culture, and the workplace. Despite the size of the department, our classes are small, offering individualized attention that helps students succeed and opens doors to both undergraduate research opportunities, and ultimately to careers that matter.
Digital Folklore Project
Stop sending memes to your friends and start sending them to us! Help researchers analyze digital folklore and track internet trends.
Helicon West
This uncensored open-mic is the perfect place to read your poetry and other writing in front of an audience.
Internships
The English department's internship program is designed to help students enrich their education, gain practical experience, and earn credit towards their degrees.
Sigma Tau Delta
USU's chapter of the English Honor Society, a group dedicated to highlighting high-performing English students.
Sink Hollow
Gain valuable publishing experience by curating, producing, and marketing USU's undergraduate literary magazine.
Study Abroad
Study languages and cultures in their native contexts in order to gain an understanding of populations of other countries and the origins of many different facets of modern society.
The Bull Pen
Discuss your creative writing with other writers, participate in poetry slams, and flex your creative muscles with other students.
The English Club
The English Club is a social organization of English majors and minors that brings together students who enjoy reading, writing, and learning.