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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Healing through words
June 01, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartUD doctoral students bring the power of writing and storytelling to YWCA Delaware families -
Professors’ picks for the perfect beach read
May 29, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartFaculty from the Department of English share recommendations for summer reading -
The Joy of Teaching
May 20, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartWhen he started his student teaching placement at William Penn High School, University of Delaware senior Joey Spagnolo felt nervous and a little reserved in front of his students. That changed when someone gave him a school pompom and he started using it in class to punctuate ideas.
Upcoming Events
The Class That Will Stay With Me
As the University of Delaware Class of 2025 gets ready for Commencement, we asked seniors what classes had the biggest impact on them during their Blue Hen career. During her time at UD, senior Nya Wynn has written numerous articles for The Review and UDaily. Here she shares the class that will stay with her after graduation.
UD 2025 Graduate Nya Wynn shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”: youtube.com/watch?v=IoSqc14OOQU
