Department of English

The English Department offers degree-concentrations in a variety of specialized areas of study: literature, creative writing, digital technology, and pedagogy. Information about our Undergraduate Program..

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. Information on English Minors.

We offer an M.A. in English and Certificates in Applied Linguistics as well as Technical/Professional Writing. Information about our Graduate Programs.

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.

Department of English
9201 University City Blvd.
Fretwell 275
Charlotte, NC 28223

Tel: 704‑687‑0011
Fax: 704‑687‑1401

Department Chair:
Kirk Melnikoff [kbmelnik@charlotte.edu]

Associate Chair:
Bryn Chancellor [mchancel@charlotte.edu]

Monica Burke [mfalston@charlotte.edu ],
Business Services Coordinator

Graduate:
Meghan Barnes [mbarne56@charlotte.edu], Director of Graduate Studies,

Undergraduate:

Clayton Tarr [ctarr2@charlotte.edu], Director of Undergraduate Studies
Gina Karp [Gina.Karp@charlotte.edu], Academic Advisor

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