English Department

  • Dean Abbey Zink and Dr. Brian Blackburne at the grand opening of the Iris Suite
    Dean Abbey Zink and Dr. Brian Blackburne at the grand opening of the Iris Suite
  • Prof. Nick Lantz reads from his poetry
    Prof. Nick Lantz reads from his poetry
  • Students participate in a creative-writing workshop
    Students participate in a creative-writing workshop
  • Dr. Brandon Strubberg and President Hoyt working with students in Iris
    Dr. Brandon Strubberg and President Hoyt working with students in Iris

Welcome to the English Department

English forms the cornerstone of the humanities. In a variety of courses in literature, writing, and the English language, SHSU English students find a source of personal enrichment, and they develop verbal, analytical, and cultural skills readily adaptable to a variety of careers. English students learn to write with grace and precision, to read and analyze texts with accuracy, to conduct research and organize a welter of materials, to speak and listen well-in short, to sharpen their critical thinking and critical inquiry skills. These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. When our graduates leave SHSU with a degree in English, they are prepared for career opportunities or advanced study in technical and professional communication, teaching, journalism, government service, editing, law, and business.