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The undergraduate English major at the University of Washington offers students a broadly based, historically grounded introduction to the literatures of Britain, the United States, and, increasingly, Anglophone literature from around the world. Courses in literature emphasize techniques of literary analysis, theoretical problems posed by the interpretation of texts, the social, historical, and political context of literary production and reception, and the pleasures of reading. Most require significant written work and stress the development of critical thinking skills. Courses in language study examine the structural, historical, social, and aesthetic dimensions of English. Our Creative Writing Program offers a range of workshops in verse, short story, novel, and creative non-fiction or expository writing.
Students majoring in English are exposed to a variety of critical perspectives, and have the opportunity to pursue interests in literary history, critical theory, language study, cultural studies, and creative writing. Good writing, analytical ability, research skills, and a broadened perspective on the world are among the practical accomplishments majors can expect to acquire, all of which can be applied to a range of careers.
The Undergraduate Program offices are located in A-2H and A-2G Padelford (Plaza Level, A-wing of the building; program coordinator: 206-543-2408; e-mail: eungrad@u.washington.edu).
Advising: The English Advising Office, located in A-2B Padelford (Plaza Level, A-wing of the building; 206-543-2634; engladv@u.washington.edu), is open daily, and no appointment is necessary. Advisers will assist English majors and other students interested in single courses or groups of courses offered by the Department.
Eric Beu,
Dean's Medalist 2011
Alex Catchings,
Thomas A Lederman Humanities Award 2012
PMLA Conference presenter 2012
Mary Gates Research Scholarship 2012-13,
Princeton Summer Research Fellowship 2012,
Rutgers Summer Diversity Institute 2012,
McNair Scholar 2011,
EIP Presidential Scholarship 2011,
Costco Diversity Scholarship 2008
Merzamie Cagaitan,
McNair Scholar 2011
Elizabeth Hiskey,
Fulbright Scholar 2011
William "Cory" Potts,
Fulbright Scholar 2011,
Dean's Medalist 2010
Brian Hardison,
Mary Gates Research Award 2010,
Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Award 2011,
Undergraduate Library Research Award 2010
Katie Hoffman,
Commencement Gonfaloniere 2011
Adam Farley,
Undergraduate Library Research Award 2010
Brandon Weaver,
Undergraduate Library Research Award 2010, English Department Best Honors Thesis Prize in Literature 2011
Nicole Guenther,
Mary Gates Leadership Award 2011
Cox English Scholarship 2011-2012
Thorpe English Scholarship 2011-2012
Heilman English Scholarship 2011-2012
Roger Sale English Scholarship 2010-2011
Joan Grayston Creative Writing Award 2010-2011
Arthur Oberg Creative Writing Award 2010-2011
Class of 1942 Scholarship 2010-2011
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, 2009, 2010, 2011
Shelby Handler,
Mary Gates Leadership Award 2012
Emilie Smith,
Elizabeth Kerr Macfarlane Scholarship in the Humanities 2012
Scherezad Yusef,
Carlson Civic Fellowship 2012
Melanya Materne,
Thomas A Lederman Humanities Award 2011,
Tia Vall-Spinosa Sullivan Scholarship 2012,
Bank of America Endowed Scholarship 2011,
Fritz Scholarship 2012
Alaska McGann,
Bonderman Travel Fellowship 2012
