Together Apart: A record of resilience

This clearinghouse for creative expression aims to record stories of the human spirit, experiences, and the ways in which students, faculty, and staff have come together as social distancing and a university closure mark the COVID-19 pandemic of spring 2020.

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English@80: A year of celebration

Join the Department of English 2019-2020 as we celebrate 80 years as an independent academic department. Click the button below for free special events, department histories, video commentaries and an opportunity to share your story.

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THE WORLD IN WORDS

Assistant Professor Ramona Ausubel captures the world and the human condition in books; she teaches students to do the same.

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Welcome

The Department of English is a vibrant community of critical thinkers pursuing works of creative artistry and interdisciplinary scholarship within and beyond the walls of Willard O. Eddy Hall — our primary residence at CSU.

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THE LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE

Assistant Professor Erika Szymanski studies how our perception of microbiomes can shape reality.

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SUPPORT FOR THE LANGUAGE ARTS

The Center for Literary Publishing wins a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Three degrees  |  Five areas of study  |  A world of possibilities

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Flexible Experience

Find What You Seek

Whether you are looking for a multi-dimensional undergraduate major or graduate program, a complementary minor, or an interesting course, you can find what you seek in the CSU English department.

The English department and the University Composition Program offer a wide range of courses and experiences. As an undergraduate, you choose one of five concentrations for your BA. Graduate students likewise choose from four MA programs or an MFA in Creative Writing.

Throughout your program, participate in internships, clubs, workshops, and more. Attend an event in the Creative Writing Reading Series. Discover the limitless possibilities of an English degree.

The English department supports and abides by The Principles of Community, which in turn support the CSU mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service and engagement.

Ready to take the next step?

If you want to join a diverse and inclusive group, which values individual voice and the power of community, and if you're curious about studying challenging ideas and texts, take the next step toward your English education at Colorado State University.

Click one of the options below to schedule a visit, apply to CSU or find more of the information you seek.

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Thinking about an education in English but need a little more information? We would love to hear from you.

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English Department News

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University Writing Center seeks Graduate Student Consultants: Apply by April 20

By Gabe Saldaña | March 30, 2020

The University Writing Center is hiring grad-student consultants. This page includes all the information you need to apply by April 20.

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CSU Center for Literary Publishing wins $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

By Gabe Saldaña | January 28, 2020

The Center for Literary Publishing at CSU has been awarded a $10,000 Art Works grant from NEA to support national and regional publications in 2020. Click for the story.

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Xavier Hadley this year’s MLK Day spoken word winner

By Gabe Saldaña | December 16, 2019

Creative writing and ethnic studies double major Xavier Hadley wins the annual Black/African American Cultural Center’s spoken word competition.

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Going medieval: Love, sex, marriage, gender

By Gabe Saldaña | December 13, 2019

CSU English Assistant Professor Lynn Shutters is a Thomas Mark Scholar specializing in gender, sexuality, marriage and changing cultural norms in the Middle Ages. Click for the story.

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Colorado Review Fall/Winter 2019 available to order

By Gabe Saldaña | December 5, 2019

Order Colorado Review now by clicking here. The fall/winter 2019 issue of Colorado Review is now available to order! This issue features poetry, prose, & nonfiction from exceptional writers such as Mary Grimm, Oindrila Mukherjee, Bill Capossere, Linda Russo and […]

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Continue mission: A voice for veterans

By Gabe Saldaña | November 11, 2019

Student-veteran Ryan Lanham continues his mission by giving voice to others affected by military life through the Veterans Writing Workshop. Click to join.

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