Department of English
FROM LITERATURE TO WRITING TO LINGUISTICS:
EXPLORE OUR MANY EXCITING PROGRAMS
The English Department offers degree-concentrations in a variety of specialized areas of study: literature, creative writing, digital technology, and pedagogy. Read More.
The Department of English offers five minors: Children’s Literature and Childhood Studies, Diverse Literatures and Cultural Studies, English, Linguistics, and Technical and Professional Writing. Read More.
We offer an M.A. in English, an M.A./M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and Certificates in Applied Linguistics as well as Technical/Professional writing. Read More.
About Us
The English Department offers a variety of courses in creative writing, linguistics, literature, pedagogy, rhetoric, and technical communication. These courses foster students’ abilities to think critically, to read analytically, and to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Because these advanced literary skills are in high demand, our former students have found careers in fields such as teaching, technical/professional writing, editing, publishing, advertising, public relations, and nonprofits, as well as in business, financial services, and banking. Others have pursued advanced degrees in literature, law, medicine, teaching, and business administration.
recent news
Congratulations to Nadia Clifton (BA 2015; MA 2017) who curated the exhibit “The Uses of Books” at UNC Chapel Hill’s Wilson Special Collections Library. Nadia worked on the Charlotte Augusta Sophia collection in the Atkins Library, with Professors Melnikoff and Rauch, and earned top prize in the Charlotte Research Scholars program. She is currently completing […]
The entire UNC Charlotte community is saddened, shocked, and grieved by the assault on our students and our university. The English Department, along with the entire “Niner Nation,” is committed to moving forward with sensitivity, forethought, and undiminished memory.
Sophie Yates and Mishael Lazzara, both in the English Graduate Program, were nominated as Outstanding TAs of the Year. They are not only outstanding students, but are remarkable teachers as well. Mishael will be attending NCState next year to pursue her MFA. Sophie, who will be giving a paper shortly at the British Women Writers […]
Alumna, Nicole Jones, was awarded 2nd place (and a $200 prize), in the Alumni Awards at the Annual Convention for Sigma Tau Delta. Her paper, “Satire and Pathography in Joyce Carol Oates’s Lovely, Dark, and Deep,” was drawn from an Independent Study that she pursued with Prof. Rebecca Roeder. Please extend your congratulations to Nicole, […]
MaKalea Bjoin, Kristina Duemmler, Kellyanna Atwell, Zach Margolis, Lydia Hopkins, Claire Krawczyk, Ian Keeney, and Nicole Jones all attended the 2019 Convention for Sigma Tau Delta Honor Students. The group presentede scholarly papers, read their creative work, and presented a Chapter Display at the confrence. All in all a remarkable achievement in every respect. More […]
Professor Jeffrey Leak has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2019-20 academic year. He is one of 39 individuals selected nationwide for this prestigious professional development opportunity. ACE is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. As the […]
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Department of English
9201 University City Blvd.
Fretwell 275
Charlotte, NC 28223
Tel: 704‑687‑0011
Fax: 704‑687‑1401
Department Chair:
Paula Eckard [pgeckard@charlotte.edu]
Graduate:
Lara Vetter [LVetter@charlotte.edu], Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Chair
Monica Burke [mfalston@charlotte.edu], Administrative Support Associate
Undergraduate:
Clayton Tarr [ctarr2@charlotte.edu], Director of Undergraduate Studies
Gina Karp [Gina.Karp@charlotte.edu], Academic Advisor
Monica Burke [mfalston@charlotte.edu], Administrative Support Associate
