English
Building literary experts through Malone’s English program
Examine language, write texts, and think critically in the face of classic and contemporary literature. Learn from our faculty who are literary experts through one-on-one mentorships that build confident and skilled thinkers of the English language. Translate literary skills into a tangible portfolio that reflects confidence and elegance in written work so your voice is showcased for your professional future.
The community of Canton is filled with professionals who want to engage with you and connect you to internships where you can put your literary skills to practice. The English program at Malone strives to help you network and gain hands-on experience so your voice can contribute meaningfully to society.
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English literature
at Northeast Ohio’s Bible-based university
Studying English at Malone means being welcomed into a vibrant community from your very first semester. Students receive individual advising from faculty members, participate in numerous events, and have conversations about faith inside and outside of the classroom.
- Practice writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and scriptwriting with faculty who invite authors of faith to campus for engaging discussions.
- Gain portfolio building experience that focuses on your preferred form of writing.
- Participate in off-campus retreats and writer meetup events.
Jobs and career paths with an English degree
As a participant in our English program, you’ll be introduced to wide array of literary-focused careers, including:
- Editing
- Technical Writing
- Public Relations
- Reporting
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Social Media Management
“After graduating from Malone, I jumped into a career as a mystery novelist. To date I have been able to write more than 20 books, including the Agatha Award-winning Andi Boggs series.”
Amanda Flower, English
Program Distinctives
Interaction with accomplished writers
The Writers Series brings accomplished writers of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction to campus each semester to read from their works or works-in-progress while conducting workshops on elements of craft. Through the Writers Series Seminar (ENG 325), students read the works of visiting writers and have opportunities to meet with them.
Invigorating retreat opportunities
Get out and explore the world of literature in unique environments that go beyond the classroom. One of our most popular trips takes us to the Calvin Festival of Faith & Writing so students can experience theatre, films, and literary readings from around the region.
One-on-one mentorship from day one
What are your aspirations as a writer? How can we help you reach these goals? We will help you individually so you can build a foundation of literary skills that will make you a confident writer across genres upon graduation.
English Internship Opportunities
How will you decide to pursue internship experiences? With a career focused on literary expertise, you’ll have flexible opportunities to pursue hands-on experience both in-person or remotely online. Whether locally or nationally, there are endless opportunities to engage literature professionally.
Take a look at the list of internship opportunities our students have experienced:
- Christian Healthcare Ministries
- TomTod Ideas Inc.
- Overcup Press
- Professional Football Hall of Fame
- Innis Maggiore
- Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
Related Minors
Students may explore additional interests by pairing their English major with one or both of these minors. Or they may add an English minor to enhance a major from another department.
Creative Writing minor
Are you skilled as a writer who wants to enhance a major in English with an additional focus in writing? Minor in creative writing and focus on the genres of your choice. A minor in creative writing consists of 19 hours of writing and syntax coursework, as well as our Living Traditions course which lets you dig deep into the lives of classic authors.
Professional Writing and Editing minor
If you’re interested in enhancing your writing skills with a minor that covers the editing and publishing aspects of written content, we have just the program for you! Our professional writing and editing minor includes 16 hours of focused coursework designed to equip you for careers that demand strong writing and editing abilities in a dynamic setting.
English
Would you rather use a minor in English to enhance a different field of study? Our program will help you develop confident written and oral skills that can open doors for a wide range of career opportunities.
Selected courses in this program
- ENG 322 – World Literature
- ENG 325 – Writers Series Seminar
- ENG 381 – Linguistics and Style
- ENG 388 – Living Traditions: Emily Dickinson
- ENG 390 – African American Literature and Culture
- ENG 434 – Professional Writing and Editing
- ENG 477 – Gender and Literature
Faith Integration
The English program actively explores Christian faith through classic and contemporary literature. At least one guest author hosted on campus each year writes at the intersection of faith and literature; students have opportunities during their visit to interact with them and their written work.
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A program designed to prepare the literary thinkers of the future, Malone’s English major will equip you to be confident in your skills so you can serve the world in whatever ways God has called you.
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