Division of Arts and Humanities

English

English, B.A. (ENGAL)


The 2012 annual Sigma Tau Delta banguet featured a roast of guest speaker and long-time faculty member Tom Liszka, who retires from Penn State Altoona this year. Sigma Tau Delta is the national English Honor Society.

Why Study English?

Writing and literary pursuits play an important role in shaping our culture. English majors learn to write both passionately and persuasively for diverse purposes, read critically, and develop into skilled researchers. Our students are prepared for graduate study in literature, creative writing, professional and technical communication, and rhetoric and composition. Other graduates have entered teaching and publishing careers, among others. Studying English also supplements a wide array of professions such as law, advertising and public relations, and business administration and management.

Our Program

Students begin with a strong foundation in literary studies, taking courses in critical reading, as well as British and American literature and genres. Beyond these foundational requirements, students take advanced courses in literature, or choose to enhance their writing skills by pursuing Creative Writing or Professional Writing emphases.

Contact:

Ms. Erin C. Murphy
Associate Professor of English
Arts and Humanities

Office: 212 Hawthorn Building
Phone: 814-949-5625
Email:
WWW: http://www.personal.psu.edu/ecm14