The English program at Union is full, varied, and vital. For over 175 years it has grown to incorporate shifting tastes and new approaches to literary study. This tradition continues today, fostered by the variety of professional styles and personalities in the department and by our belief in the ideal of an open academic community.

The department is committed to providing students with a sound knowledge of the fundamentals and history of their language and of its finest literature. All of the courses emphasize the basics of creative and critical reading and clear writing as the foundations of the study of literature and as skills useful in a wide range of career applications.

DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT GOALS

bullet 07-23-08 A Fond Farewell to Professor MacDonald

bullet 06-05-08 Dr. Lewin in the News

bullet 05-30-08 ReUnion Welcomes John Donohue

bullet 05-14-08 Prof. Wineapple to Talk about Emily Dickinson

bullet 05-07-08 FALL 08 Course Descriptions (.pdf)

bullet 05-07-08 PRIZE DAY WINNERS!

bullet 05-06-08 Spectacular Steinmetz 08

bullet 05-01-08 FALL 08 Courses Offered

bullet 04-24-08 Union Welcomes Poet Vievee Francis

bullet 04-08-08 Union Welcomes back Journalist Neil A. Lewis '68

bullet 04-03-08 Poems by Jordan Smith Published

bullet 03-06-08 Harry Marten Reads from His Works

bullet 02-28-08 Brenda Wineapple: On Judging a Book by Its Cover

bullet 01-25-08 SPRING '08 Courses Offered

bullet 01-25-08 Union Welcomes Back Writer Julianna Spallholz '98

bullet 01-17-08 Dr. Lewin a Scholar-in-Residence at Brandeis

bullet 01-15-08 Wainaina Speaks out about Kenyan Unrest

bullet 11-15-07 Science Writer Dava Sobel Visits Union

bullet 10-22-07 Dr. Maya Angelou Visits Union

bullet 10-12-07 Union Welcomes Back Alumnus Phil Alden Robinson

bullet 10-19-07 Prof. Harry Marten Discusses New Book

bullet 10-10-07 WINTER 08 Courses Offered

bullet 09-30-07 Where In the World Is Binyavanga Wainaina?

bullet              Click Here to See the News Archive

© 2006    |   Contact the Webmaster Website Credits  |   Union College   |   Admissions   |   Student Life