Our undergraduate and graduate students and our faculty come from many different backgrounds and bring a variety of viewpoints, opinions and writing styles to our classrooms. We value and enjoy highly interactive classes where ideas are explored and expressed in a respectful and collegial atmosphere.
The English language is the “common ground” for all of our courses – its effective use as a means of communication, and the literature, texts, and media forms it has generated over many centuries and in many geographical areas.
We recognize and will continue to respond to the international and cross-cultural importance of the English language, both as a means of communication in world affairs and as the literary voice of diverse peoples. We embrace that digital culture is transforming these traditional commitments, enriching the possibilities for both scholarship and teaching.