DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
English at Villanova offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare you to read deeply, think critically, write effectively and speak confidently.
In the Villanova English Department, you encounter both revered classics and celebrated recent work by writers coming from widely different experiences and points of view. In our classes, you hone your writing skills, sharpen your abilities to analyze complex texts, deepen your understanding of cultural and material history, and stimulate your imagination.
The abilities you develop prepare you for fields including consulting, journalism, marketing, law, education, banking, government, college administration, screenwriting and publishing, as well as continued studies in competitive master’s or doctorate programs. In addition, beyond the numerous clubs and publications affiliated with the department, we are excited to offer a variety of scholarships for our undergraduate students.
The heart of the discipline of English is the power of the written word to tell stories, communicate ideas, broaden perspectives and bring about change.
Department Calendar
Stephen Sexton Reading, Thursday, March 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m., President's Lounge, Connelly Center
This year’s Heimbold Chair, Stephen Sexton, is a poet and lecturer at the renowned Seamus Heaney Center for Poetry at Queen’s University, Belfast. Join us for a reception at 6:00 p.m., with a reading and Q&A to follow.
All About the Bagels, Friday, March 14th, 9:30-noonish, SAC 402
We will have free bagels and cream cheese in the English lounge, from about 9:30 a.m. through noon—or when all the bagels are gone. These are the best bagels in the Philly area!
English Pre-Registration Reception, Friday, March 14th, 1:00-2:30 p.m., SAC East Courtyard
Join faculty and fellow students as we discuss next semester’s courses over lunch. There will be a raffle of books and Villanova English swag, student presentations, treats, and more.
Adoptee Literary Festival, Saturday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m., virtual
The Adoptee Literary Festival brings together writers who self-identify as having been adopted, fostered, or otherwise displaced to share their stories, make their voices heard, and reshape the narrative of adoption. Find the schedule and registration link here; please register to receive the Zoom Webinar links for each event.
Check us out on the University calendar!
Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
Members of the English faculty promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can find out more about our efforts here.
