English

Majoring in English at Union immerses you in a rich exploration of literature, where you’ll analyze diverse voices and genres to deepen your understanding of culture, history and the human experience. Through close reading, critical thinking and lively discussion, you’ll develop communication and analytical skills that prepare you for a wide range of careers.

• Present at the Steinmetz Symposium research day each spring
• Contribute to the campus literary magazine, the Idol, and the student newspaper, Concordiensis
• Edit and publish in The Minerva Review, an undergraduate scholarly journal
• Live in Dickens House and host events based on literary works and thought

Whether you enjoy writing short stories, poetry, screenplays or essays, the creative writing minor in Union’s English Department will help you hone your skills while you broaden your understanding of the range of writing styles and importance of mastering communication techniques.

What can a degree in English do for you? Here is what our alumni have been up to: