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Department of English and World Languages

By offering English and world languages, we provide students a competitive marketable education for the 21st century.

Academic Programs

Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

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Undergraduate

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English: English Literature

BA

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English: English Teaching

BA

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English: Writing

BA

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Foreign Language: Spanish

BA

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Writing for Interactive Media

Certificate

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Creative Writing (Minor)

Minor

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English (Minor)

Minor

Latin American Studies (Minor)

Minor

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Spanish (Minor)

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French (Minor)

Minor

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My professors did a great job of providing a balanced education. There were courses not just in English content, but also in education, pedagogy and a lot of field experience before you start student teaching.

Courtney Blackwell, ’21, English

Luke Bensing

My professors at PNW have made a huge impact on me as I take what I've learned from them and start applying that to my future students in my own classroom.

Luke Bensing, English – English Teaching

Amanda Beristain

As a first-generation college graduate, I owe my successes to the instructors and friends I’ve made at in my major. They changed my life and helped me make my dreams a reality.

Amanda Beristain, English – English Teaching

PNW offered a perfect college experience for me. The connections and relationships I’ve made are my favorite thing about attending.

Emily Weber-Brokke, ’21, Political Science and Spanish

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What Can I Do with an English Degree?

Have you ever wondered how to translate your love for reading and writing into a career?

Majoring in English can open opportunities, including and far beyond the well-known careers of teaching, publishing and authorship!

Find Out What You Can Do With an English Degree

Resources

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 Student Resources

Opportunities and Outreach

Specialty scholarships, advisors and student organizations–see how we can help you succeed.

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About Us

OUR COMMITMENT

We are dedicated to ensuring our students are fully prepared for lifelong success.

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A Strong Start

First-Year Writing Program

We build writers by providing a strong foundation in writing and reading.

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Language Tutoring

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CENTER

Need help with your language course? Stop by the International Media Center and talk to a language tutor. Please check the schedule to know when tutors are available.

News & Announcements

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PNW named Best University in the Region

Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!

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Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements

Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.

José Castro-Urioste

Purdue University Northwest professor José Castro-Urioste named U.S. Fulbright Specialist

PNW faculty member, José Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist.

Events

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Jun 12

First Four-Week Module Ends

The first Four-Week Module ends on June 12, 2026. 

Jun 15

Eight-Week Module & Second Four-Week Module Begin

The eight-week module and second four-week module begin on June 15, 2026.

Jun 15

Write On! Creative Writing Summer Camp

Sixth to eighth graders can join Purdue University Northwest for a fun-filled creative writing summer camp!

Jun 19

Deadline to Submit Summer 2026 Application to Graduate

The deadline to submit your Summer 2026 Application to Graduate is June 19, 2026.