English – Academic Department
Welcome to the English Department
Caldwell University English majors are challenged to become close readers, critical thinkers, practiced researchers, and effective writers and editors—skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers. English majors learn to engage confidently with a variety of literary and non-literary texts—short fiction, novels, poetry, creative non-fiction, literary criticism and theory, blogs and other social media—and understand how these texts are related to larger cultural and social trends as well as to evolving critical conversations. English majors may also develop their creative talents through the Drama Minor or the Creative Writing and Performance Concentration, or they may pair their work in English with a second major. Two of our most popular double majors are Business Administration-English and Education (K-6 or K-12)-English.
English Programs
B.S. in Business and Literary Studies
We are always eager to meet with our majors, and we welcome the opportunity to share information about our department with new students.
Undergraduate Education Programs
Interested in a teaching career? At Caldwell, you can double major in English and Education (K-6 or K-12) to work toward a teacher certification.
Elementary Education (K-6 Certification)
Secondary Education (K-12 Certification)
English Department News
- Students in English course produce literary magazine CalyxPictured above: Students Kaitlyn Kida and Fatima Martinez proudly display the 2023 issue of the literary magazine the Calyx, which they and their classmates produced in a new… Read more: Students in English course produce literary magazine Calyx
- English Department Recap EventOn Wednesday, February 23rd, the English Department hosted the African American Read-In.At this event, students were encouraged to participate in a variety of ways to celebrate BlackHistory Month.… Read more: English Department Recap Event
- Assistant Prof. of English, Tara Harney-Mahajan, has co-edited a new academic book.Interview with Dr. Harney-Mahajan by Viviana Zeballos: What are some of the key concepts this book reflects on? The book reflects upon women’s writing during the Post-Celtic Tiger… Read more: Assistant Prof. of English, Tara Harney-Mahajan, has co-edited a new academic book.
- Katie Kornacki: Bringing Literature Alive through History and Experiences“They acquire a knowledge of history and start viewing the world from multiple perspectives,” says Kornacki, chair of Caldwell University’s English Department. She finds it most fulfilling when… Read more: Katie Kornacki: Bringing Literature Alive through History and Experiences
- Poetry Readings with Caldwell Public Library Highlight “African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song”Caldwell, N.J. Feb. 26, 2021 – Students in Dr. Mary Ann B. Miller’s Introduction to Poetry classes teamed up with the Caldwell Public Library to celebrate Black History… Read more: Poetry Readings with Caldwell Public Library Highlight “African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song”