English

WMU students in Professor Jil Larson's ENGL 3080 Course

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Why English?

English majors read literary masterpieces and craft their own creative works. They study the structure of language and the history of rhetoric. And they learn how to teach. They also develop the writing, thinking, and communication skills that employers demand most.

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Undergraduate Programs

Work closely with our faculty to pursue your creative, scholarly, and professional writing interests. We offer courses in literature, creative writing, English education, rhetoric, professional writing, linguistics, and film. 

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Graduate Programs

We offer both creative writing and literature programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Our vibrant department is home to some 50 graduate students, most of whom are supported by teaching assistantships or other scholarships.