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Department of English

Why English?

You like

Thinking critically about different perspectives, analyzing ideas & using your imagination to solve complicated issues

You'll learn

How to express yourself creatively & effectively to engage with an audience & influence change

You can be

Anything! Our grads are educators, artists, journalists, lawyers, writers, police officers, filmmakers, business leaders, policy makers & more

Major & Minors

English Major
Analyze, Articulate, Engage
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English Minor
Collaborate, Interpret, Reflect
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Digital Media & Journalism Minor
Critique, Inform, Create
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Latinx Literature Minor
Read, Connect, Explore
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Writing & Rhetoric Minor
Inquire, Compose, Persuade
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Film Studies Minor
Write, Produce, Direct
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Creative Writing Minor
Express, Reveal, Inspire
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Theatre Arts Minor
Perform, Produce, Design
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Resources

For Students
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Department Directory
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Our Faculty
Meet our faculty members.
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Highlights

Professors Tim McCormack & Kim Liao Win NEH Grant
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A New Career Path to Becoming a Teacher
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Professor Mark McBeth Receives Award
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Professor Adam McKible Discusses His New Book
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Derek Tyler Attico '18
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Professor Madhura Bandyopadhyay Wins 2023 Teaching Prize
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Angelica Gualpa '19
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Professor Jonathan Gray Named Black, Race & Ethnic Studies Initiative Fellow
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Upcoming Events

Graduate Salute
Join a celebration for graduates with snacks, giveaways & more

Seeing Rape
Attend a production written by students that confronts how cultures define rape

Seeing Rape
Attend a production written by students that confronts how cultures define rape
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Contact Us

Email

english@jjay.cuny.edu

Visit

07.63 New Building

Call

212.237.8909