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
MaKalea Bjoin, who is currently President of the Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society (ΣΤΔ), received a $1,500.00 Summer Internship Stipend from the Sigma Tau Delta Awards Committee. MaKalea’s concentration is “Language and Digital Technology” and she is interested in pursuing linguistics for a post-graduate degree.
The Early Modern Paleography Society (EMPS) will have its irst Fall Meeting of 2018 on September 12th, 2018, from 3:30-5:15 in Fretwell 290B. You’re invited to come and learn about EMPS, transcribe some OLD recipes, and enjoy some pizza. All are welcome.
Professor Consuelo Salas received the 2018 J. Murrey Atkins Library Faculty Engagement Award. An assistant professor with the University Writing Program and the Department of English, Salas will be honored during a library social and award ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Halton Reading Room. The Atkins Library Faculty Engagement Award […]
Professors Lara Vetter (L) and Jennifer Munroe (R) were both promoted to Full Professor and received the traditional “Jefferson Cup” at Convocation engraved with their names and new positions.
Congratulations! The Children’s Literature Graduate Organization (CLGO) just received the Outstanding Graduate Student Organization Award. The competition was among university-wide graduate student organizations. The award recognizes the graduate student organization that demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance. The winning organzation, according to the description, “will have made a meaningful contribution to graduate students, the […]
Valerie Bright, MA, a lecturer whose courses include “Literature for Young Children,” was awarded the ‘Outstanding Teaching Award by a Part-Time Faculty Member’ for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Congratulations for a very well deserved award.
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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
