Our innovative English department is passionate about inspiring creativity, diversity, and independent critical thinking. Through decades of shared experiences, our inventive faculty combines traditional and contemporary literary works with a comprehensive writing curriculum designed to empower students, helping them to become effective communicators throughout their academic and professional lives.
What sets us apart
- Peer-growth and mentorship through an active Rough Writers Club
- Interdisciplinary collaboration through an annual English Drama Play
- Hands-on learning experience as tutors at The Write Spot
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Why SWAU?
How SWAU Ranks
SWAU English graduates work in an internship that provides valuable work experience for job placement or graduate school applications.
100%
Of recent graduates work in a field or go to graduate school and use their skillset
6
The number of published articles in the past five years by undergraduate students
1/3
Of graduates are currently in professional schools, such as law school, or are working on their Ph.D.
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What Every Student Should Know About Investment Planning
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Commencement
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Writing Club
The Rough Writers Club sponsors monthly writing seminars that explore various books as well as “poetry-slam” events, where students can read work they have written in an open-mic forum. Learn more and join the club at Rough Writers Club.
English Drama Play
Since 2016, the English Drama Play has become one of the year’s highlights, with performances drawing packed houses, and with multiple performances for each production. The production involves individuals from across the campus community as actors, stage crew, makeup artists, and set designers. Students can participate for fun or for credit. Learn more and explore past plays at English Drama Plays.
The Write Spot
The Write Spot is an exceptional service available to students of all academic disciplines. It provides English majors the opportunity to tutor their peers and gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom. If students are looking to improve their writing skills and to produce high-quality work, this is the best place to visit. Tutors are trained to assist in all stages of the writing process. Learn more at The Write Spot.
Writing Club
The Rough Writers Club sponsors monthly writing seminars that explore various books as well as “poetry-slam” events, where students can read work they have written in an open-mic forum. Learn more and join the club at Rough Writers Club.
English Drama Play
Since 2016, the English Drama Play has become one of the year’s highlights, with performances drawing packed houses, and with multiple performances for each production. The production involves individuals from across the campus community as actors, stage crew, makeup artists, and set designers. Students can participate for fun or for credit. Learn more and explore past plays at English Drama Plays.
The Write Spot
The Write Spot is an exceptional service available to students of all academic disciplines. It provides English majors the opportunity to tutor their peers and gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom. If students are looking to improve their writing skills and to produce high-quality work, this is the best place to visit. Tutors are trained to assist in all stages of the writing process. Learn more at The Write Spot.
