English Program
The English major at Rhode Island College offers the opportunity to explore
literature as well as other texts from the past and present through a variety of
perspectives in literary and cultural criticism.
English majors at Rhode Island College learn to analyze both verbal and
visual texts from a number of genres and a variety of historical periods. In the
major, students learn to read texts critically and with sensitivity to the
historical and cultural conditions within which they are produced. We emphasize
effective writing in a variety of critical modes, while also encouraging
students to understand current theory and to employ varieties of theoretical
approaches in their critical analyses.
The English Department at Rhode Island College prepares its graduate students to read, write, and think critically about literature and culture on an advanced level. We expose students to a variety of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, and we promote their ability to pursue independent research by presenting current resources and methodologies in the field. By offering a broad range of courses, we allow students to expand their knowledge about literature, theory, and criticism; by working with students individually on directed studies, exams, or theses, we give students the opportunity to explore a subject in depth and to develop expertise in a particular area. The Creative Writing program allows students to expand their knowledge of and proficiency in the crafts of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. All of the graduate programs in English prepare students to function as literary professionals, whether as teachers, writers, or scholars.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To learn more about our internship course, please visit our Internship Information webpage.
