Elizabethtown College English Department

Looking for ways to build your professional network and skill-set while studying English at Elizabethtown College? Sigma Tau Delta might be your solution. After being inactive for about eight years, the E-town chapter of Sigma Tau Delta returned to campus during the Fall 2017 semester and brought with it opportunities for members to network and […]

Every spring English faculty, current students, and alumni gather at a banquet to share stories and advice.  The Networking Luncheon allows students to connect with successful alumni in order to gain knowledge on professional careers, experiences and networking opportunities. Jerica Shuck, a senior English professional writing major, shared how “incredibly important” making contacts are to […]

Taking the necessary steps to receive an advanced degree may seem daunting to any undergraduate student. However, Kimberly Adams, associate professor of English and member of the Women and Gender Studies program, knows what it takes.  She advises students who want to take this path. Know Your Options Dr. Adams said that a lot of […]

The opportunity to present passionate research falls right in line with Elizabethtown College’s real world learning emphasis. Three students who slaved over Shakespeare’s plays reaped the rewards of their labor by sharing their work at a professional conference in the spring of 2018. Professor of English Louis Martin taught a course focused on the plays […]

Thinking of going into the journalism field? At Elizabethtown College, students can explore their passion for journalism through classes like Introduction to Professional Writing, and writing for student-run newspaper, The Etownian. Erica Dolson, English lecturer at the College, brings experience in journalism to the classroom and The Etownian.  As an adviser for the newspaper, Dolson […]

This program is one of the most unique programs that the college has to offer. Students are able to experience courses in both the English and Education departments and have access to engaging opportunities for their specific interests. Upon completion of the program, students will leave E-town with a degree in English as well a […]

Some may find that poetry doesn’t allow enough room to share a story. Others may feel that writing a novel is a bit too long. For those types of people, the E-town course called Writing and Analyzing the Short Story is the perfect fit. What this Class is All About During the class, the instructor guides […]

Jesse Waters is a jovial, charismatic individual with a love for his academic flock of Blue Jays. Known as Jesse to his students, his favorite aspect of being an instructor is the opportunity to share his life experiences. In the classroom, Waters is revered as an engaging and supportive professor who is very open to […]

As an English student, you may have lots of questions in class, but you may not want to ask them. Or you think you understand something perfectly in the classroom, but become confused later when you try to do the homework. For these situations and more, there are many methods and benefits of reaching out […]

For those who are up to a bit of a challenge, learning to analyze the great Shakespeare plays can be important highlight of your education. For many, it is among the most memorable experiences in the English major. What to Expect from EN420 Each fall, professor of English Louis Martin teaches British Literature (pre1800): Shakespeare, […]