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“I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” ― Emily Dickinson
Welcome to the Department of English Language and Literature at Lindenwood University! We are a dynamic department that offers courses in literature from around the globe, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, as well as a diverse selection of creative and professional writing courses. Our program provides you with an engaging, rigorous, and personal education that will stimulate your intellectual growth while empowering you to become:
Professional Writers who can adapt their knowledge to a variety of writing tasks.
Practiced Researchers skilled at using non-traditional and traditional research tools.
Sophisticated Readers who understand and appreciate both their own and other cultures.
Creative Thinkers who develop their own artistic abilities while appreciating the creative expression of others.
Emerging Scholars with the intellectual resources to question traditional ways of thinking.
“I was an English major with a minor in secondary education. Each and every course I completed was taught by very intelligent and seasoned English professors who challenged me to critically think about literature, to ask meaningful questions, and to write words that say what is intended with purpose and conviction. My time at Lindenwood prepared me exceptionally well to teach literature and composition to the leaders of tomorrow.”
- Margaret (Class of 2017), English Teacher, Webster Groves High School
Making a Career out of What You Love: Careers in English
What can you do with a BA in English? Fortunately, English is a degree program adaptable to many careers. Read more about Careers in English.
Our Faculty
Dr. Ben Cooper, Associate Professor of English, speaks about his book, Veteran Americans: Literature and Citizenship from Revolution to Reconstruction, before an engaged crowd at Left Bank Books.
Our department represents a wide variety of scholarly interests in English studies, all of which you’ll have a chance to explore when you're an English major. Learn more about our faculty.
“I was an English major with a minor in secondary education. Each and every course I completed was taught by very intelligent and seasoned English professors who challenged me to critically think about literature, to ask meaningful questions, and to write words that say what is intended with purpose and conviction. My time at Lindenwood prepared me exceptionally well to teach literature and composition to the leaders of tomorrow.”
