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Department of English

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Welcome to the Department of English

Students who study English and Creative Writing at Fresno State explore the power of language and literature around the world. Students in our programs learn to write well in small, collaborative communities where students and instructors work together to analyze, apply, and construct meaning with a wide range of texts and for a variety of professional purposes.

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Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff specialize in a wide range of research, writing, teaching, publishing, and arts administration.

Meet Your Mentors

Dr. Beynon hoods M.A. graduate student Luis Granados Torres at commencement

A Program for You

Our courses of study include Literature, Creative Writing, English Studies, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, and more.

Explore Degrees and Programs

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Imagine Your Career

Our alumni work in many professional fields: they teach, they write books, and they also work in an array of jobs you might not expect.

Read Alumni Success Stories


Contact Us

For specific questions, please contact the department office. For general questions, email the office staff.

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