READ THE WORLD AND WRITE THE FUTURE
The Department of English invites all students to explore the power of language to render the complexity and diversity of human experience and to imagine new selves and new futures. We are proud of the breadth and excellence of our programs, which range from the two-semester Freshman Composition sequence to Ph.D. programs in literary studies, creative writing, rhetoric and composition and secondary education.
The English Department houses two distinguished publications: Five Points and Studies in the Literary Imagination.
Since 2018, the Writing Studio has served more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and alumni.
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Why Study English?
English students read widely and deeply, explore culture through language and literature and learn to express themselves fully. Our diverse undergraduate and graduate programs will give you skills and knowledge that you can take anywhere. Earning an undergraduate or graduate English degree from Georgia State will serve you in any art form, any discipline, any profession — and prepare you for lifelong social and intellectual engagement.
Recent News
“Shakespeare in Italy” study abroad program returns in 2024
Since 2007, the Department of English has sponsored the “Shakespeare in Italy” study abroad program. Dr. Paul J. Voss designs and directs the three-week course (offered to...read more ❯
But My Soul Is In Afghanistan
Six Afghan refugees studying at the Asian University for Women caught one of the final flights out of Kabul after it fell to Taliban fighters. Now they’re restarting their college careers — and their lives — at Georgia State.read more ❯
Spring Retirement Celebration
In April 2022, the English Department celebrated the careers of four recently retired colleagues: business manager Marta Hess and professors Dr. Pearl McHaney, Dr. Reiner...read more ❯
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English Department
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Department Specialist
Heather Russel
Department Chair
Dr. Audrey Goodman
Associate Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Lopez
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Mark Daniel Noble
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Tanya Caldwell
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Edward Christie
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