UConn English is a vibrant, collaborative community invested in literature written in English and processes of writing 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 literature in English and varieties of composition.

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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Recent News

Prof. Mary Burke on Irish Studies at UConn 

March 24, 2025

Professor Mary Burke was recently interviewed on an episode of the UConn 360 Podcast where she discussed Irish Studies on campus. Professor Burke oversees the Irish Literature Concentration within the English Department. During this episode honoring St. Patrick’s Day and Irish American Heritage Month, Professor Burke explains the origins of the holiday and how students can […]

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English Professor Gregory Pierrot Featured for Fellowship Work

February 17, 2025

Prof. Gregory Pierrot, an Associate Professor of English at UConn Stamford, was featured on UConn Today for his research project titled “It was Nation Time: Fictions of African American Revolution.” He is examining African American literature during the Black power era and the reactions from French translation readers. His project is funded as part of […]

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