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English and Creative Writing

With a choice of in-depth study in literature, creative writing, and publishing, our students benefit from our faculty's pursuit of the ongoing transformations that are the new humanities.

The English and Creative Writing Department is a large and vibrant community, housing English, Creative Writing, College Writing, and contributing to numerous interdisciplinary partners. Our classes combine big ideas and ambitions with core skills employers are looking for: writing, critical thinking, and communicating. Diverse course offerings and small class sizes help you connect with others passionate about the same things you are. Students are guided by award-winning faculty working at the cutting edge of their fields.
 

Our department offers:

  • Two complete majors
  • Two minors
  • Hands-on publishing experiences
  • Expanded cultural and media literacy
  • Numerous clubs and activities
  • A robust College Writing program
  • Connections with local businesses and educational partners
  • Professional interactions with visiting writers, scholars, and artists
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News

Stu Krieger, who wrote the beloved animated classic "The Land Before Time," will appear on campus as part of the Living Writers Series at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (Room 132).

Stu Krieger, 'Land Before Time' screenwriter, to visit Oct. 6

SUNY Oswego’s Living Writers Series is excited to return in person this year, kicking off a diverse series of visiting writers with poet Sara Borjas on Sept. 15.

Living Writers series begins Sept. 15, explores theme of ‘Home'

Representations of the City of Oswego and SUNY Oswego gather for an opening reception for the One City. One Campus. One Community. photojournalism project

One City. One Campus. One Community. continues showing stories of campus-community connections

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302 Marano Campus Center 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Laura Donnelly
Department Chair 
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Mattie Wallace
Administrative Assistant
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