English

Why study English?

Those who study English become better writers, editors and critical thinkers who are not only prepared for editorial or academic careers, but also for work in law, business and government — because the curiosity and critical thinking skills of an English major are in high demand for a wide range of careers.

  • Seminars and writing workshops in poetry, fiction, drama and creative nonfiction emphasize small group work, feedback and the writing process.
  • Classroom seminars are creative, whether that means participating in a mock trial of Hamlet, throwing a birthday party for John Milton or examining Civil War artifacts while reading the poetry of Walt Whitman.
  • In-class workshops host guest writers like Tim O’Brien, Brian Turner and Linda Hasselstrom.
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English & Journalism at AU


Related Program of Study

  • Journalism Major
  • Journalism Minor

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Augustana University is announcing the release of Dr. Patrick Hicks’s latest book, Greater Minnesota: Exploring the Land of Sky-Blue Waters, which is being published by Indiana University Press. The launch of the book, written by Augustana’s Writer-in-Residence and professor of English, is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 1. In this new book, Hicks takes readers on “a witty, wise and affectionate journey to every corner of the North Star State.”

A total of 235 Augustana University students are choosing to make the world their classroom for January Interim (J-Term) 2025. Along with the students, 25 faculty members and five guests are traveling to 14 countries and two states.

Jackson Dircks ‘25 is a journalism, English and secondary education triple major from Freeburg, Illinois. This summer, Dircks is interning with South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) in downtown Sioux Falls. From writing daily stories and scripts to exploring videography and radio show production, this internship is providing him with an up-close look at the ever-evolving world of radio broadcasting.