DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
English at Villanova offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare you to read deeply, think critically, write effectively and speak confidently.
In the Villanova English Department, you encounter both revered classics and celebrated recent work by writers coming from widely different experiences and points of view. In our classes, you hone your writing skills, sharpen your abilities to analyze complex texts, deepen your understanding of cultural and material history, and stimulate your imagination.
The abilities you develop prepare you for fields including consulting, journalism, marketing, law, education, banking, government, college administration, screenwriting and publishing, as well as continued studies in competitive master鈥檚 or doctorate programs. In addition, beyond the numerous clubs and publications affiliated with the department, we are excited to offer a variety of scholarships for our undergraduate students.
The heart of the discipline of English is the power of the written word to tell stories, communicate ideas, broaden perspectives and bring about change.
Department Calendar
All About The Bagels
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m. in SAC 402
Enjoy bagels and welcome back!
Augustine & AI Roundtable
Monday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m., Falvey 205
Featuring as a special guest Villanova MA alum el friedman, along with Villanova faculty. Organized by the English department AI committee.
Why Read Climate Fiction Now?
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12 p.m., Falvey Speakers' Corner
Featuring Dr. Heather Hicks.
All About the Bagels Write-In
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m., SAC 402
Enjoy bagels and time to write with our students and faculty.
Lit Fest: Rick Barot
Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m., Falvey Speakers' Corner
Our first Lit Fest reading of 2026 with the poet Rick Barot, author of The Darker Fall, Want, and Chord.
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