{"id":287,"date":"2022-03-21T12:04:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22063"},"modified":"2026-05-16T17:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:22:37","slug":"english-literature","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/english-literature\/","title":{"rendered":"English Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ENRICH YOUR CAREER WITH YOUR DEGREE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE AT UW-STEVENS POINT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying and responding to literature plays a crucial role in a liberal arts education that enables students to become active and aware participants in our complex culture. The English major equips students with skills that can lead to multiple career options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English majors who graduate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/english-teaching-teacher-certification\/\">teacher certification<\/a> find teaching positions, even in difficult economic times. Non-teaching English majors will discover what many already know: the English major is highly adaptable. It gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of literature, refine their interpretive techniques, and develop critical thinking and communication skills they can apply in any occupation. Potential fields include advertising, public relations, insurance and publishing. The English major is also highly regarded as a pre-law track and as good preparation for an MBA program, as well as, of course further graduate studies in literature, writing or linguistics. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h3>Department of English<\/h3><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-humanities-and-global-studies\/english\/\">Explore Department <\/a><\/div><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807687896929\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why study English Literature at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>English is a versatile field of study. The study of literature teaches empathy, helps us understand the human condition, allows us to better understand cultural diversity and history, and helps us interpret language. Every member of the English Department is a committed teacher and significant scholar with publications in their areas of expertise. Class sizes are small and advising is tailored to each UWSP student.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/\" target=\"_self\">ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_self\">SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-outline-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-and-career-advising-center\/current-students\/degree-planning\/major-maps\/\" target=\"_self\">MAJOR MAP <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XriGkXsQnhM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807716609458\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Scholarships and Awards<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Department of English recognizes outstanding students at the annual Humanities and Global Studies Spring Awards Ceremony.&nbsp;Some scholarships require an application, and\/or submission of an essay or poetry, and others are awarded by faculty nomination and committee vote. Students are notified of available scholarships in class, on posters, and via email at the beginning of the spring semester.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1601\" target=\"_self\">Search Scholarships <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/teach-scholarships.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807696217397\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Meet Writer Pat Rothfuss <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Pat Rothfuss, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2000 with a degree in English, after spending nine years there studying a great variety of things. After getting his master&rsquo;s degree, he returned to UW-Stevens Point, teaching part time and working on his book. In March 2007 that book, <em>The Name of the Wind<\/em>, was published to great acclaim, winning the Quill Award and making the New York Times best-seller list. He still lives in Stevens Point with his family and enjoys playing with his sons and making mead. He&#8217;s published <em>The Wise Man&rsquo;s Fear<\/em> and <em>The Slow Regard of Silent Things<\/em>, also New York Times best-sellers.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-humanities-and-global-studies\/connections-project\/\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i7gtjScuaLY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The English\u00a0program\u00a0at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point creates critical thinkers, strong communicators and savvy interpreters of literature. English majors will first be advised by the department chair, and then you will be assigned a faculty mentor or adviser to assist with your area of emphasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Juniors and seniors may work as writing interns throughout central Wisconsin primarily at city newspapers and publishing houses. Some majors or writing minors might also travel to London, where they can intern with public relations firms, publishing houses, and professional organizations. Students might also serve as editorial interns for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-humanities-and-global-studies\/cornerstone-press\/\">Cornerstone Press<\/a> or <em>The Midwest Review<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Department offers a range of student-centered activities, from guest speakers to creative writing workshops. Students develop their work in <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/university_writers\">University Writers<\/a> club and publish the best of it in Barney Street, an outstanding student-run literary magazine.  <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/sigma_tau_delta\">Sigma Tau Delta<\/a>, an international English Honor Society, is a service organization dedicated to promoting English-language literature in the university and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More student group opportunities can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/\">Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Department also offers opportunities for students to connect to the community beyond the boundaries of campus. The Life Stories Legacy Project connects students to community elders in order to tell their stories in published volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/rising_voices_poetry\">Rising Voices Poetry Project<\/a> connects students to area youth through poetry and writing activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET YOUR FACULTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to provide individualized attention to our students through small class sizes. These connections help students further their interests and develop their strengths. Every member of the English Department is a dedicated teacher, as well as a scholar with publications in their areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=65&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">View All Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 25%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-161\"\n     data-profile=\"161\"\n     data-profile-name=\"James Berry\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/English-James-Berry.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: James Berry\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>James Berry<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor of English<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Language Study Interdisciplinary Certificate Coordinator<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"card-title-more\">\n          [ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/james-berry\/\" role=\"button\"\n               title=\"View More Titles for James Berry\"> More&#8230; 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