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English

Welcome to the Department of English

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.

The Department of English Presents The Fall Ball

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Location:
Jerome Richfield 319
Cost:
Free

Come meet your advisors and check in for spring registration. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with various clubs, including Creative Writing, Literature, Pop Culture, Writing and Rhetorics, English Subject Matter, FYI/JYI, and our Master's programs. Enjoy some food and drinks while mingling with the English community!

The Fall Ball Flyer

The Fall Ball, presented by the Department of English, will take place on November 13 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM in Jerome Richfield 319.

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Events

The Politics of Participation in Popular Culture

Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Event Flyer

Sigma Tau Delta, AGSE, and the Department of English invite everyone to participate and submit proposals for the English Spring Un-conference! Featuring lightning talks, teaching demos, roundtables, and paper panels, the un-conference is the perfect platform to actively collaborate with other participants. Read more

Poetry Writing Workshop

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

Woman writing in journal outside

Bring yourself and something to write on for our very special poetry workshop led by Professor Susana Marcelo from Central American Studies and Professor Sean Pessin from English. Read more

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News

CSUN English Professor Wins Prestigious National Award for Book

June 28, 2017

Iswari Pandey

Iswari Pandey, a professor of English at California State University, Northridge, has won the 2017 Advancement of Knowledge Award for his book “South Asian in the Mid-South: Migrations of Literacies” from the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).  Read more

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