English
Success in any field begins with superior writing and analytical talents. Our programs produce graduates who are highly skilled—and highly employable.
Degrees
You want to be a published writer, an acclaimed poet, or a hard-hitting journalist. Maybe you’re interested in comparative literature, linguistics, or teaching. As an English major, you’ll have access to the faculty and courses that can help you achieve your goals. You’ll do fieldwork in and around New York City; study your craft with published, critically acclaimed authors; and develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills prized in fields from public relations to law. Our graduates find success in a wide range of careers and in the nation’s top graduate programs.
MEET OUR FACULTY
An important and vital part of the English Department is our highly qualified faculty.
News
New Books by BC Faculty Series Returns for Fall
Events are back for the third straight year.
Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Festival Comes to BAM
The iconic festival, now in its 16th iteration, will feature new works by the recently graduated class of the college’s prestigious M.F.A. playwriting program.
Helen Phillips Publishes Novel, “Hum”
The dystopian thriller is English professor’s sixth book.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Martha Nadell
Deputy Chair: Joseph Entin
Majors Counseling: Roni Natov
2308 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5195
F: 718.951.4612