Department of English
Combining tradition and innovation, the English major at Geneseo gives students an understanding of imaginative and cultural processes and products that is broad, deep, and contextually rich.
Our students learn writing and speaking skills that enable them to communicate and express themselves effectively in the classroom and beyond it, as learners, as jobholders, as citizens.
For those who seek to pursue advanced graduate or professional study, and for those who plan a career in teaching, our program provides solid preparation. For all students who take our courses, the Department of English offers skills and knowledge necessary for an examined life, a successful career, and responsible membership in a global society.