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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

Writer, editor and sensitivity reader Shannon Luders-Manuel will be the next featured guest in SUNY Oswego’s Living Writers Series, appearing virtually at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27.

Acclaimed memoirist, cultural critic Shannon Luders-Manuel to join Living Writers Series on Oct. 27

Living Writers Series hosts talk, signing with novelist, professor Soma Mei Sheng Frazier

Living Writers Series presents talk, reading with novelist, professor Soma Mei Sheng Frazier

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

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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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