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English

Welcome to the Department of English

Welcome to the Department of English, one of the largest and most diverse departments on campus and a part of the College of Humanities at California State University-Northridge. We offer a wide variety of courses and programs in the field of literature, language, composition, rhetoric and creative writing; on the undergraduate and graduate level. In support of the English Department mission, we are dedicated with providing students with analytical and critical thinking skills, studying British and American literature and gaining knowledge on their literary and cultural history. We will help students and cultivate their imagination while challenging them to write effectively and read critically. The faculty and staff of the Department of English are committed to helping students meet their educational goals and expects its majors, especially, to be able to write clearly and correctly.

Department of English Open House

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Location:
Jerome Richfield 319
Cost:
Free

Join us at the English Department's open house on Thursday, September 26th from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in JR319. Discover exciting clubs including Sigma Tau Delta, Professional Development Club, Creative Writing Circle, Poetry, Northridge Review, and more. Learn about the various majors and minors, and indulge in complimentary food and drinks. Don't miss this opportunity!

English Open House
  • food, drinks, and prizes,
  • presentations by leaders of student organizations in English,
  • lots of opportunities to talk to majors, minors, and prospective majors and minors, and
  • lots of opportunities for fellowship and community!

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Events

Poetry Writing Workshop

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

Woman writing in journal outside

Bring yourself and something to write on for our very special poetry workshop led by Professor Susana Marcelo from Central American Studies and Professor Sean Pessin from English. Read more

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News

CSUN English Professor Wins Prestigious National Award for Book

June 28, 2017

Iswari Pandey

Iswari Pandey, a professor of English at California State University, Northridge, has won the 2017 Advancement of Knowledge Award for his book “South Asian in the Mid-South: Migrations of Literacies” from the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).  Read more

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