Ms. Marvel’s America: Looking toward a superhero in challenging times
A new book edited by Jessica Baldanzi, professor of English, titled “Ms. Marvel’s America: No Normal,” features essays about being Muslim and female in the Marvel Universe.
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
Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 is Brittle Paper’s African Literary Person of the Year 2019
Brittle Paper‘s African Literary Person of the Year, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who work behind the scenes to hold up the African literary establishment in the given year. The 2019 Honor goes to Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88.
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.
Stats
7
Number of books published by Pinchpenny Press last year
90%
of English alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
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
English Writing and Art Double Major
Kate Yoder '15
Kate Yoder studied English writing and art and enjoyed spending her time in the community garden close to campus, playing piano, editing for college publications and creating mixed media collages.
Kate'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
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
English and Education Major
Elizabeth Franks-North '16
Elizabeth was an English and education double major from Greensboro, N.C. who graduated in 2016. While at GC, she was the editor of The Record and a co-leader of the Ultimate Frisbee Club.
Elizabeth's story
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
Communication
Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88
Ellah is an internationally-known author, broadcaster, editor and literary critic, and has become renowned especially for her work in Anglophone African literature. She won the 2016 Goshen College Culture For Service Award.
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Faculty & Staff
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Pamela Carralero
Interim Visiting Assistant Professor of English
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