English Department

Marywood's programs in English are designed to teach students to:

• Analyze literary and/or rhetorical techniques in various genres.
• Articulate the ways that literary texts illuminate human experiences.
• Situate a work within its socio-historical and/or cultural contexts.
• Write in creative, persuasive, and/or analytical ways.
• Conduct responsible academic research.
• Communicate ideas orally in a variety of academic and professional settings.

Program Overview

The English Department at Marywood University is a dynamic learning community dedicated to exploring the beauty and power of language and literature. We offer a broad spectrum of courses for literary study and teacher training. Majors in English and minors in writing and women's studies are available.

Program Highlights

• Small class sizes
• Individual attention
• A variety of courses to choose from
• Internships and independent study opportunities
• Nationally recognized teacher education program

News and Upcoming Events

2012 English Department Graduates

Amanda Altemose, Brant Becker, Kelley J  Gilmartin, Kelly Ann Hopkins, Jocelyn Huang, Casey Lynn  Kelly, Nataylya Kuzewycz, Justin Magistro, Mary Evelyn McGoff-Scheller, Jonathan Najarian,  Lauren Nicole Newman, Lisa Piccolo, Laura M. Quintiliani, Amiee Paparozzi,  Kendra M. Rafferty,  Peter Martin Salva, Briana Catherine Salvi, David W. Scarnato, Meaghan C Thomas, Alison Trautmann, Jeremy J White

Alison Trautmann was accepted into graduate programs for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland, the Catholic University of America and the University of Illinois.

Kendra Rafferty has been accepted into Emerson College in Boston for their Publishing and Writing (MA) program.

Lawrence Tompkins 06 'is featured on the Marywood Home Page:http://www.youtube.com/marywoodu