Ann Pelelo, Ph.D.
Professor of English
I strive to give to my students what my professors gave to me: knowledge, respect, and constant invitations to inquire beyond the surface of life.
English
Bachelor of Arts
English majors at Clarke love reading novels, poems, and plays. But our majors do more than just read books. You can expect to learn what makes professional presentations effective, magazine layout and editing, the power of meaningful analysis, and the communication skills needed to thrive in the twenty-first century economy. Employers expect candidates who can articulate their thoughts with clarity and precision, both in speaking and writing. Additionally, they seek employees with the problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills the English major provides. Our majors have gone on to become high school teachers, digital marketing associates, graduate students, and successful entrepreneurs. We think that now is a great time to be an English major!
Program Details
Our English courses will make you marketable in a variety of career paths. You’ll learn to analytically read texts and articulate the core of those writings to others both orally and in writing. Our dynamic course offerings in literature, career preparation, and magazine publishing are designed to strengthen your ability to think critically, read sensitively, and articulate thoughts effectively.
Admission to Clarke University
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.
Program in Pictures
English Major Tenth Muse
English Major Streamlines
English Major Streamlines
Assistant Professor of English Anna Kelly is the head of the publication, Tenth Muse
English Major Streamlines
English Major Streamlines
English Major Streamlines
Major English Tenth Muse
English Major Streamlines
Steve Bellomy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English
I encourage my students to recognize their own influence, as readers, on how, why, and in what ways literature matters.
There’s more to college than going to class.
The Classroom and Beyond
Careers in English
What can I do with a degree in this major?
Tenth Muse
The Tenth Muse is a student-produced literary magazine and is a venue for creativity in prose, poetry, and art. You will see your work in print in a professionally produced publication.
Streamlines
Clarke University, Loras College, and University of Dubuque host an annual conference celebrating language, literature, and writing for undergraduate students to share scholarship and creativity.
Internships
You’ll become immersed in real projects and work with real clients. Internships often facilitate entrance into the job market and are highly recommended for acceptance into some graduate programs.
Study Abroad
Clarke University offers several faculty-sponsored study abroad experiences to destinations such as Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. Study abroad trips encourage you to experience different cultures, broaden your mind, and discover your own passions.
Clubs & Organizations
Life at Clarke is living traditions, being proud, participating in the campus community, and being an active member of our greater community.
But don’t take our word for it…
Our Students & Alumni
Ian Livingston
English and Spanish '11
Because of my education, and my writing classes especially, I am making a good income doing something I enjoy.
Kyle Majerus
English '18
The English major cultivated my communication, leadership, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which allowed me to flourish not only academically but professionally. The English major builds a strong foundation for a successful future.
Jenna Weber
English and Secondary Education '20
Being an English major at Clarke has helped me become a critical thinker and has taught me how to apply what I learn to multiple subject areas. This well-rounded understanding is something that I think anyone in the English field of study can use to their advantage when considering goals for their future.
1:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
The one-to-one learning that happens at Clarke means students succeed at securing writing and publishing internships and subsequent career opportunities.
97
%
Writing skills
Percent of business executives who rate writing skills as very important, according to a Metlife survey.
27/6
States and Countries
Our students come from 27 different states and six countries.
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