Department of English

Lynda Hall, Ph.D., Chair

Professors: Axelrod, Barnard, Bausch, Kozameh, Leahy, Lehnhof, Nakell, Paterno, Ruppel, Zoellner;
Associate Professors: Hall, Levin, Magosaki, Osborn;

Instructional Associate Professors: Glaser, Van Meter;

Assistant Professors: Harmer, Hudson, Matzke, Jolly, Rivera;

Instructional Assistant Professors: Dressel, Lewis, Read-Davidson.

The mission of the Department of English is to exemplify and encourage the ability to think creatively and critically, to express ideas with clarity and intellectual rigor, to develop a detailed knowledge of several cultural traditions and to foster the desire to explore related fields of study, such as psychology, history, philosophy, linguistics, sociology and religious studies. The department provides Chapman students with innovative and rigorous instruction in critical thinking and writing skills, in-depth knowledge of the world’s literary traditions and a basis for lifelong learning in an interdisciplinary context.

Degrees

Master of Arts

English, M.A.

Master of Fine Arts

Creative Writing, M.F.A.

Dual Degree Program

English and Creative Writing, M.A./M.F.A.

Integrated Program

Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in English

Courses

English