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English at Rockhurst

 

The Department of English at Rockhurst University is dedicated to developing careful writers and engaged readers. Language is the means through which people express the simplest facts, sort out their most complex problems, and express their loftiest ideals.

Our course offerings and co-curricular programs reflect our belief that the study of English enhances our lives practically, intellectually, and emotionally through engaged reading and careful writing.

 

Curriculum
The English Department offers a bachelor of arts in English, with tracks that focus on literature, education and writing.

Students
Find out about student organizations, activities, scholarships and writing contests.

Faculty
Find out more about the outstanding English faculty, whose areas of expertise range from Shakespeare and Renaissance literature to creative writing and business communication.

News and Events
Check out recent happenings and upcoming events in the Department.

 

Resource Links
See a selection of reputable Internet resources for English studies, writing assistance, and professional affiliation.

Connections
The English Department is enriched by its collaboration with other programs at Rockhurst and by its engagement with the broader community.

Career Options
Learn about the many careers English majors have open to them. Employers seek candidates who can write well and think critically.

Famous English Majors
What professional football coach majored in English? Know any actors who are English majors? Check out the journalists and — of course — the writers, from the hilarious to the serious.

 

 

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