Revolutionizing Writing Instruction
Associate Prof Diane Kelly-Riley is bridging the gap between the skills of high school graduates and expectations for college freshmen.
Teaching in the Bay
Abigail Dunn found a passion for English during her summer breaks teaching underserved children.
Finding Whitman’s Lost Books
Assistant professor Zachary Turpin is on a quest to find lost books from author Walt Whitman.
Creative Writing Student Helps Others Access LGBTQA Literature
Creative Writing senior Keegan Lawler created an online database to help others access LBGTQA literature.
Contemplating Nature
U of I faculty are leaders in the evolving field of environmental humanities.
English
The University of Idaho’s Department of English is a vibrant community of scholars, writers, teachers and students. The department offers a broad array of courses and majors in linguistics, literature and writing, and is known particularly for its excellence in creative writing and ecocriticism.
The English Department is a hub of creative and scholarly activity, organizing frequent literary readings, scholarly lectures, conferences and student gatherings.
We offer the following degree programs:
Undergraduate Degrees:
B.A. English: Undergraduates majoring in English choose a focused course of study from one of five emphases: