English Literature, Media, and Writing

As a student in our program, you will develop your ability to read insightfully and write thoughtfully about the complex worlds depicted in diverse literary media – from dystopian fiction, Indigenous film and storytelling, and environmental literature to medieval and modern drama, graphic novels, contemporary women’s writing, and video game narratives.

At the same time, you will develop your ability to craft your own writing in creative and sophisticated ways through composition-focused courses in poetry and fiction, science and environmental communication, oral traditions, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, and playwriting.

Inspired by the real-world questions, problems, and possibilities that you encounter in what you read and watch, you will work closely with faculty members and other students to compose imaginative and research-informed responses to these concerns.