Senior Irina Gladun finds community in clay
Gladun graduates as an art and English double major with a minor in vocal performance.
English Major & Minor
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If you’re passionate about books and ideas and want to delve deeper into the study of literature, an English major or minor is for you!
Whether you’re interested in publishing your writing or serving on an editorial board, you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience with our student publications: The Record, the award-winning student-run newspaper; Broadside, an outlet for short poems and prose; Red Cents, an annual creative arts journal; or Pinchpenny Press, a book publisher right on campus. Alongside traditional literary surveys, our literature courses feature special topics courses on graphic novels, banned books and Shakespeare in film.
As an English student, you can customize your degree with a balance of literature, writing and language courses. By the time you graduate, you will be able to communicate effectively, think critically and write fluently: vital skills for success in graduate school or the professional world.
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News & Events
Influential publisher, editor & critic Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 is the new chairperson of the Caine Prize
The influential publisher, editor, critic, and broadcaster Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88 is now Chairperson of the Caine Prize for African Writing.
‘Red Cents’ honored with state literary awards
Seven Goshen College students earned literary awards at the Indiana Collegiate Press Association’s (ICPA) annual convention on March 30 for their work with Red Cents, Goshen’s literary arts journal, including first place awards for Best Overall Design and Best Single Issue.
Stats
90%
of English alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
7
Number of books published by Pinchpenny Press last year
4
Number of campus publications to write for (Broadside, Red Cents, The Record, Goshen Commons)
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
French/English
Aletha Stahl ’89
Aletha Stahl ’89 teaches French and francophone studies at Earlham College, is a registered yoga instructor and former Goshen College award-winning runner. She won the 2016 Goshen College Champion of Character Award.
Aletha's story
Associate Professor of English
Skip Barnett
As a professor of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and International Student Adviser, Skip Barnett is passionate about working with students from around the world.
Skip's story
History
Janelle Diller '75
Janelle Diller discusses the unexpected ways her history major has contributed to her critical thinking expertise in her international work experience as well as an children's author.
Janelle's story
English Writing Major
Nathan Vader '13
Nathan Vader graduated in 2013 with an English writing major and a theater and Bible, religion and philosophy minor. On the side, he edited for the campus newspaper, The Record, authored a book, acted and directed plays.
Nathan's story
Associate Professor of English
Jessica Baldanzi
Jessica Baldanzi started her teaching career at a large state school but was drawn to Goshen College's commitment to student-centered teaching and learning. At GC, her favorite class to teach is The Graphic Novel.
Jessica's story
English Writing Major
Cora Broaddus '13
Cora Broaddus, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, graduated from Goshen College with an English Writing degree.
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