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The English department
supports a wide variety
of student organizations.
Award-Winning
Newspaper
Student-Edited Journal
of Creative Writing
On-Line Magazine
"Conrad under California Skies"
Preliminary Call-for-Panels
and Papers
January 7-10, 2010
Click here for more information!
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The English department at Chapman University teaches the creation and critical study of texts in all their forms. Undergraduates can seek a BFA in creative writing or a BA in English with a concentration in either literature or journalism. The department also offers MA in English and an MFA in creative writing. Whichever degree program you choose, you have the opportunity to take courses in and across specialized areas, including literature and literary / critical courses in theory, creative writing, journalism, rhetoric and composition, and linguistics.
(Pictured right: Panther editors and reporters take a sight-seeing break while attending a national journalism conference in San Francisco.)
Department Mission:
The mission of the department of English is to exemplify and encourage the ability to think creatively and critically, and to express ideas with clarity and intellectual rigor; to develop a detailed knowledge of several cultural traditions; and to foster the desire to explore related fields of study, such as psychology, history, philosophy, linguistics, sociology, and religious studies. The department provides Chapman students with innovative and rigorous instruction in critical thinking and writing skills, in-depth knowledge of the world's literary traditions, and a basis for lifelong learning in an interdisciplinary context.
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Chapman Students in the
Globe Theatre in London, England
As an English major, you'll have the opportunity to study abroad with your favorite professors. The English department offers travel courses to locations like El Savador, Italy, London, Bath, and Dublin. Additionally, you'll have the chance to travel to the annual meeting of Sigma Tau Delta, where you can present your creative and scholarly work to a national audience. |
Use the applications below to learn more and apply for scholarships in the Department of English. Scholarships are available for students with an emphasis on Creative Writing or Journalism.
Undergraduate scholarship applications for Fall Term are due April 15; applications for Spring Term are due Nov. 15.
 Creative Writing application
Journalism application
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