Welcome to Florida State's Department of English.
Internationally recognized for their cutting-edge research and publications, our faculty offer a wide range of courses in literary fields, genres, and media. We equip our ambitious, multi-talented undergraduate and graduate students to venture out into the new creative economies: from academia to publishing, from artistic entrepreneurialism to social media marketing.
We are located in the Williams Building, which houses classrooms and the Augusta Conradi Theatre. We invite you to explore our program offerings and to meet our dedicated faculty, students, and staff.
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Department News
Emerita Professor Jerrilyn McGregory, Jan. 23, 1949-Aug. 5, 2025
The English department celebrates Jerrilyn's life as an invaluable member of the English department in her roles as scholar, author, teacher, and departmental citizen. Read more...
english Department staff profile: Jody Fenlon
In his position as program associate, new staff member Jody Fenlon applies his newly discovered mathematical and analytical skills, a switch from his academic studies in English. Read more...
english Department staff profile: Madison Rushing
Tallahassean and Florida State University alumna Madison Rushing continues to strengthen her appreciation for "home" with her new role as academic support assistant. Read more...
spotlight on Career Center Liaison for humanities Jessica O'Neill
Jessica O’Neill has helped connect English majors with job resources and opportunities on their paths to success since Dec. 1, 2023, shortly after she was hired at FSU's Career Center. Read more...
Q&A wth Doctoral candidate Megharaj Adhikari
Megharaj Adhikari, also known as Megha, was born and raised in Nepal, and he brings a rich background in literature, pedagogy, and cultural inquiry to his Ph.D. research. Read more...
Fall Jerome Stern Reading Series is 'an FSU gem' for the community
Series co-hosts Camille Goering and Ryan Hunke, English graduate students, have created a lineup to bring together writers 'to meet, catch up, and talk about their work.' Read more...
Programs
Creative Writing
Consistently ranked among the top writing programs in the country, the Creative Writing program offers a thriving community to writers who are looking to strengthen their craft while building life-long relationships in writing.
Literature, Media, and Culture
The Literature, Media, and Culture program exposes students to provocative questions that spark scholarly engagement and creativity, helping them discuss the social and political impact of literature.
Rhetoric and Composition
The graduate program in Rhetoric and Composition focuses on rhetorical and social practices and theories of composition, particularly emphasizing the relationships between texts, technologies, language, and literacies.
Editing, Writing, and Media
The undergraduate Editing, Writing, and Media track emphasizes the production, analysis, and interpretation of historic, contemporary, academic, and everyday texts.
