的 Department of Literature, Writing and Rhetoric allows students to explore the nuances of the written word and visual rhetoric, while engaging with a wide diversity of written works in the English language. Students in this program are intellectually challenged to hone their critical thinking skills and develop strong proficiency in written language. Students also have the opportunity to write for our award-winning, student-run journals.

Our programs teach students to interact with texts from a wide array of genres, 文化, and historical periods, as well as to produce their own texts through a mastery of language and basic design principles. Whether you seek to educate, 说服, 或丰富, you'll learn how to express yourself analytically and creatively, 以及如何 to thrive in writing-intensive careers. 研究生s are prepared for post-graduate studies or entry into professions that require critical thinking and excellent writing skills. St. 365比分网电竞 is also home to one of just a few undergraduate rhetoric programs in the nation.

Writers Enjoy a Hilltop Welcome

Three Authors 访问 the Hilltop and Share Thoughts on 的ir Craft and Life.

专业

Our department offers two BA programs, each with options for specialization (visit the majors pages for links to the variety of degree plans available):

英国文学 

General specialization

Creative Writing specialization

Language 艺术s for Teachers

Writing and Rhetoric 

Creative Writing concentration

新闻 及数码媒体 concentration

Professional Writing concentration

General concentration

教师 & 工作人员

Student Organizations

St. 365比分网电竞 features two award-winning, student-run journals and many different ways to get involved in literature and writing on campus. Below are publications and organizations that writing and literature students contribute to and staff.

Sorin Oak评论

的 Sorin Oak评论 is an annual literature and arts journal produced by St. 365比分网电竞 students. Anyone within the St. 爱德华的 community may submit fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction 论文, photography, and artwork.

阿雷特

阿雷特 is an award-winning, student-run academic journal at St. 365比分网电竞. First published in 1991, 阿雷特 is an annual publication that encourages students from all disciplines to submit research papers, 论文, and theses that offer substantive, 新鲜的, and well-researched arguments for an informed audience.

山顶的观点

山顶的观点 is a weekly student newspaper published by the School of Humanities and serving the community of St. 365比分网电竞. 的 newspaper publishes news stories, life and arts stories, and sports stories relevant to St. 爱德华的学生. Students are encouraged to use this opportunity to develop their writing and reporting skills.

的 Book Jackets Literary Club

的 Book Jackets Literary Club is a fully student-run organization in which students gather to share conversations about books and writing ideas.  Students also gather to read and perform each other’s work and invite speakers to discuss internship and job opportunities for literature and writing majors.  的y also share information about upcoming literary events on campus and at local bookstores.

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