English

The English Department at Central Connecticut State University offers courses and programs in literature, writing, linguistics, and cinema that immerse students in intensive study of how language, literature, and writing shape the world and our experience of it. The sustained and rigorous study of literature and language sharpens students' skills as readers and writers, deepens their cultural knowledge, and broadens their engagement with the diversity of human thought and experience. The critical and analytical skills students develop prepare them to be productive and active citizens of a dynamic and pluralistic society. Our graduates are prepared for careers in teaching, writing, and publishing, as well as any pursuit that requires skills in written and oral communication and clear and

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Bilingualism & English Language Learning Research Lab

Accelerate English: Complete your BA and MA in Five Years!

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Students sharing their work at the Writing Jam Fall 2024
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Students at the 2024 Fall English Undergraduate Conference
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Staff and faculty at the 2024 Spooktacular Trick or Treat Event
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Students dressed in their best for trick-or-treating!
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Writing Jam Fall 2024
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Students at the Writing Jam Fall 2024
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Little Women Mocktail Event Fall 2024
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Ava LeBlanc, student leader, serving mocktails at the Little Women Mocktail Event Fall 2024
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Maryam El Khalfi and Rachel Giroux, Sigma Tau Delta Leaders Fall 2024
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Dr. Gil Gigliotti, Dr. Brian Folker and Dr. Lakmali Jayasinghe