UConn English is a vibrant, collaborative community that covers the full range of literature written in English across the globe.

The UConn Department of English offers education and outreach programs that help students across the University become excellent writers, thoughtful communicators, and engaged citizens. Our scholars produce innovative research that asks tough questions about English and its impact on society.

Through our courses in traditional and emerging areas of study, we train students to become better readers and writers of text in all forms. We also share our love of English broadly, hosting programs that bring guest speakers, writers-in-residence, and educational initiatives to communities at UConn and beyond our five campuses.

 

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Fast Facts

8:1
Ratio of majors to full-time English professors at UConn

25
Average class size for undergraduate courses

30+
Professional, literary, and writing events offered annually by the Department

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Students can customize their experience with our flexible English major and minor options.

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Our department offers graduate Ph.D., MA, and combined MA/Ph.D. tracks.

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Recent News

Prof. Chris Vials Featured as Panelist in Election Forum

October 15, 2024

Professor Chris Vials was a featured panelist at the Old State House in Hartford to discuss the historical significance of the upcoming American elections. This was part of a forum co-sponsored by the Department of English titled “Historic Firsts: The 2024 Presidential Election.”   The forum is available to view in full on YouTube via […]

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Grad Landings: Sarah Bertekap to Ball State University

May 7, 2024

Sarah Bertekap ’24 (Ph.D.) has accepted an Assistant Lecturer of English position at the Indiana Academy at Ball State University. Sarah’s committee included Mary Burke, major advisor, and committee members Margaret Breen, Greg Semenza, and Victoria Ford Smith. Congratulations!

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English Dept. Members Named UCHI Fellows

April 30, 2024

The UConn Humanities Institute (UCHI) has announced their fellows for the 2024-25 academic year. Among them is four members of the Department of English community: Prof. Yohei Igarashi – Faculty Success Fellow Prof. Greggory Pierrot – Faculty Fellow Daniele Pierratti – Graduate Student, Dissertation Research Scholar Julia Wold – Graduate Student, Dissertation Research Scholar

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Upcoming Events

  1. Oct 30 UCHI Fellow’s Talk: Danielle Pieratti 3:30pm
  2. Jan 30 Teale Lecture: Bart Elmore (Ohio State University) 4:00pm
  3. Feb 19 UCHI Fellow’s Talk: Heather Ostman 3:30pm
  4. Mar 5 UCHI Fellow‘s Talk: Yohei Igarashi 3:30pm
  5. Mar 12 UCHI Fellow’s Talk: Grégory Pierrot 3:30pm
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