Uniting Art and Environment
UI ecocriticism expert brings environmental studies to life for students and worldwide.
Literature as a Powerful Tool
Erin James posits literature and cross-cultural environmental understanding
Brain in a Blizzard
English professor Scott Slovic’s new book explores the mind’s response to overwhelming data – and what we can do to find meaning in its midst.
Polymorphic Games
Students from science, English and the arts work together to design a video game in the Polymorphic Games studio.
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: