English

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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Jack Kirby @ 100: A Centennial Exhibit

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 8:00am to Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 5:00pm

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“Jack Kirby @ 100,” an exhibit of comics and prints at the Oviatt Library, commemorates the centenary of the famed artist, known for co-creating the Marvel Universe. Working across half a century of comics in diverse genres, Kirby (b. Jacob Kurtzberg, 1917-1994) is the quintessential American comic book creator, and one of the most imitated artists in American popular culture. CSUN affirmed Kirby’s legacy in 2015 with an Art Galleries exhibition, Comic Book Apocalypse, and is continuing the celebration this term with “Jack Kirby @ 100,” in time for the 100th anniversary of his birth. Read more

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