English

accobocb darget noriclaerbas licboc trocouv While covering all the phases and styles of English literature from Beowulf to Beckett and Milton to Mamet, the Dickinson English department is distinguished by two special concentrations: its focus on English literature from around the world - the writing of post-colonial African, Caribbean, Indian, and Latino/Chicano writers in English - and its emphasis on different methods of interpretation such as close reading, historical interpretation, psychological interpretation, and feminist and Marxist criticism. In a year-long senior experience - consisting of a seminar plus a writing workshop - majors write a 50-page essay on a theme of their choosing, in the process growing as independent thinkers and writers. In addition, the department offers a popular program in creative writing, including a creative writing minor for majors in any field.

Courses with Wiki Pages

First Year Seminar

• Born to Run

English 101

• Dismodern Body: Prof. Kupetz Fall 05
• Dismodern Body: Prof. Kupetz Spring 05

English 218

• Creative Writing: Poetry--Prof. Kupetz

Poetry is not a Luxury

• Poetry is not a Luxury