Ann Hostetler explores difficult times in new book Safehold
Acclaimed as a “true work of Christian poetry,” Professor of English Ann Hostetler’s “Safehold” invites a thought-provoking, spiritual outlook on dealing with a loss of assurance.
English Major & Minor
About
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
Baldanzi draws lessons from graphic novels
Jessica Baldanzi, professor of English, published an essay titled “Beyond Hair Bows and Cleavage: Helping Women Draw Their Iconic Selves,” in the collection “Lessons Drawn: Essays on the Pedagogy of Comics and Graphic Novels."
Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 joins Canongate as editor-at-large
Former Indigo Press publishing director Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88 will join Canongate's London office as editor-at-large later this month, working on fiction.
Stats
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)
90%
of English alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
English
Kate Freisen '14
Kate Friesen, an English major, developed a love for farming at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center and now runs Singletree Farm.
Kate's story
English and Natural Science Double Major
Hannah Sommers '96
Hannah Sommers, a 1996 graduate with an English and natural science degree, is a program manager at National Public Radio (NPR).
Hannah'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Faculty & Staff
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Pamela Carralero
Interim Visiting Assistant Professor of English
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