English
Strong writing and sharp analytical skills open doors in every field. Our programs prepare graduates to excel—and to be highly employable. Whether your passion is comparative literature, linguistics, teaching, or writing, an English major gives you the tools to succeed. Learn from published, award-winning authors and build the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills valued in careers from journalism to law. Our graduates thrive in diverse professions and top graduate programs nationwide.
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An important and vital part of the English Department is our highly qualified faculty.
News
Trina Yearwood ’00 Is New President of the Brooklyn College Alumni Association
Yearwood steps into the presidency with a strong commitment to keeping the alumni community connected well beyond graduation.
A Long Road Back
Many years after life interrupted her studies, Melissa Plush returned to finish what she started.
Professor Matthew Burgess Book Fireworks Awarded 2026 Randolph Caldecott Medal
Presented by the American Library Association, the annual award is one of the highest honors in children’s literature, recognizing the most distinguished picture book published in the United States.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Martha Nadell
Deputy Chair: Joseph Entin
Majors Counseling: Roni Natov
2308 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5195
F: 718.951.4612