English
Welcome
The Department of English offers a practical, multidisciplinary and flexible array of courses that prepares students for a variety of career and educational paths. The department’s community of engaged and award-winning scholars offers a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of literature specializations, as well as innovative and interdisciplinary expertise in the fields of print and material culture studies, film studies, Black cultural studies, disability studies, journalism and environmental humanities.
Why UD English?
- Read, Write, Live Graduating on time matters. Getting a job matters. But those aren't the only reasons to major in English. Studying English, you will create, analyze, contextualize and explain texts from classic literature to the documents that drive the corporate world.
- UD English Education graduates are highly sought after. From 2016-2020, 91% of alumni survey respondents were employed as full-time teachers; approximately 5% were employed in other fields; and the rest were full-time graduate students.
4 years
As a UD English major, you can create a flexible, unique-to-you degree plan that supports what you are passionate about - and gets you to graduation day on time.
Jobs
English majors get jobs! Employers want employees with the skills gained from studying English—skills like creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness and the ability to collaborate.
Social Justice
You will better understand diverse cultural and literary traditions while acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive as a global citizen.
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2025 Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
May 07, 2025 | Written by Hilary DouwesUD chapter welcomes new class, student award winners -
Health for All
May 01, 2025 | Written by Tabitha GrohEnglish department faculty, students provide education materials, brochures for UD health initiative providing care to underserved Delawareans -
Valentine’s at the letterpress
April 29, 2025 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartThe UD community enjoyed a hands-on workshop at Raven Press, where they experimented with typography and printing to design personalized Valentine’s Day cards.
