The English Major:

The B.A. in English at Duquesne University provides an ideal way to acquire an outstanding education in the liberal arts. Literary study, composition, and research skills are the bedrock of academic and professional excellence. English majors develop a personalized course of study while concentrating in Literary Studies, Writing, or Film Studies.

• Literary Studies offers knowledge of English and American literature through a curriculum emphasizing the relationship between literature, culture, society, and ethical issues.
• Writing affords the opportunity to combine literary study with course work in composition. Writing workshops in poetry, fiction and drama enhance creative instincts, clarity, and precision.
• Film Studies offers knowledge of American and International film through a course of study combining historical, theoretical and technical approaches to the material. In addition, students take courses in film production at Pittsburgh Filmmakers where they have access to the most up to date techniques and equipment.

• A blend of traditional and contemporary approaches to literature
• State-of-the-art Writing Centers
• Departmental Internship Director
• Faculty mentoring of students both in and outside the classroom
• Degree programs at the undergraduate (B.A.) and graduate levels (M.A. and Ph.D.)
• Opportunity to take courses in media production and technique at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

• Authors and editors of respected literary journals and scholarly books
• Officers in international, national, and regional professional organizations
• Recipients of national awards for scholarly publications and editing
• Recipients of Duquesne University awards in teaching, scholarship, service, and ethics

Dual Major Opportunities:

The department offers special dual-major arrangements with the following programs:

• English & Communications
• English & History
• English & Philosophy
• English & Journalism
• English & Media Management
• English & Public Relations and Advertising
• English & Education: Through a special dual degree program, students can obtain a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Education.
• Accelerated Masters Program: Students with a 3.5 average can earn a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English in five years.

For more information pick up a brochure in the department.

• Individual mentoring of students before and after graduation
• Research faculty with a student-centered focus
• Supervised undergraduate internships
• Undergraduate publication opportunities
• Technologically current within a liberal arts tradition
• Commitment to the Education for the Mind, the Heart, and the Soul both in and outside the classroom.