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.

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Department of English Awards

Department of English Annual Awards for 2026 are now open.

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Annual Awards 2026

March 11, 2026

Department of English Annual Awards 2026

Each year, the CSUN English Department gives out awards to honor student achievement. Each award comes with a...

Book-Arts-Festival-2026

February 26, 2026

CSUN Book Arts Festival

Come to theCSUN BOOK ARTS FESTIVAL Join us for the CSUN Book Arts Festival on March 7, 2026, at the CSUN USU ...

Internship Workshop Flyer

February 26, 2026

Internship Workshop

Internship Workshop Dates 3/11 from 1:30 to 3:304/16 from 1:30 to 3:305/15 from 11:00 to 1:00 Located in Jero...

Apr 9

Woman House reading and talk

Time: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
Location: Jerome Richfield Hall Room 319

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Department Chair

Dr. Tim Black

Department of English
18111 Nordhoff St
Sierra Tower 705
Northridge, CA 91330-8248

Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm
 

  • Phone: 818-677-3431

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