English
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English is a discipline devoted to the study of language, writing and literatures that express ideas and represent the human condition. Through the study of English, you’ll expand your knowledge of the English language, learn to read with interpretive power, and develop strong analytical and creative writing skills.

Practice makes perfect
You can put your creative energies toward NOTA, the campus arts magazine, or toward other student publications. You can practice your communication skills and get invaluable professional experience in our numerous writing internships with local businesses and non-profit organizations. There are also the Linguistics Club and the English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta.
English Fest
This annual festival (in its 16th year!) is a celebration of English studies and is coordinated by students. This festival often provides a stage to showcase student and faculty work as well as invite visiting writers and scholars to campus. You can also attend the International Poetry reading — where poetry is read in 30 different languages! You can attend or participate in readings, contests, panel discussions, keynote speakers, word games, live music and much more at this UW-Eau Claire tradition, perhaps the largest university language arts festival in the country!
International literatures
Students have the opportunity to study international literatures in their courses at UW-Eau Claire and while spending a semester in one of 13 countries, including Great Britain, through the university’s exchange programs.
Minors
English
– literature
– teaching,
Early Adolescent and
Adolescent (formerly
grades 6-12) Writing
– scientific and technical
– creative
Suggested freshman curriculum
– Intro to College Writing
– Intro to Texts
Special admission notes
English majors should consult with their faculty advisers as early as possible to build an effective plan for their specific program (i.e. teaching, literature, linguistics, or writing).– Foreign language elective
– Humanities course
– Natural science course
– Social science course
– Physical education course
More advising information
Our graduates
Typical positions held by English graduates include teaching English at the secondary level or two-year college; working as a librarian, reading specialist or school administrator; working as a technical writer, creative writer or publisher; entering grad school in literature, linguistics, and writing and education.
More career information
Places you’ll find recent graduates:
– Writer, Electronic Data
Systems, Madison, WI
– English Teacher, Chippewa
Falls School District,
Chippewa Falls, WI
Department contact information
Carmen Manning
manninck@uwec.edu
715-836-2639


