Literature and writing fundamentally shape who we are and how we see the world. As an English major you will explore what makes us human and experience the breadth of and depth of a single word. You will develop the skills of good writing and speaking. The English major explores English language, literature and writing - and the criticism and theory of each - through a range of liberal arts and humanities courses. It provides portable skills that you can take with you no matter what profession you choose. The English major at Manhattan College balances English and American literary traditions with a commitment to contemporary fields, including: African American and ethnic studies, Postcolonial studies, Gender, sexuality and feminist studies, Film studies, Composition and creative writing. Our small class sizes allow you to engage in lively conversation, and our faculty are eager to discuss books and writing outside the confines of a classroom. You get to know them, and they you, through a variety of informal gatherings, including faculty/student ''English Night'' at nearby restaurants and frequent poetry and fiction readings.