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Plutzik Reading Series
Blake/An Illustrated Quarterly
The William Blake Archive

Certificate in Literary Translation
Theatre Program


he English Department offers a full array of courses in British and American literature, as well as other literatures in English. We also offer courses in creative writing, journalism, film, theater, and new media. The department encourages interdisciplinary study and provides an environment that fosters intimate and interactive learning and teaching. There are extensive opportunities for undergraduates to pursue internships and independent research. The department offers an English major with separate tracks in literature, creative writing, theater, and language, media, and communication, along with minors in English literature, writing (journalism or creative writing), and theater. Our internationally recognized graduate program offers both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, and our alums have gone on to academic careers in some of the nation's most respected colleges and universities. The department sponsors an annual reading series featuring world-renowned poets and fiction writers, as well as numerous distinguished outside speakers. It also regularly hosts conferences, workshops, and symposia on a wide variety of subjects of scholarly and general interest.

Department Chair:
John Michael (585) 275-9257
Director of Graduate Studies:
Thomas Hahn (585) 275-9259
Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Rosemary Kegl (585) 275-9246

Department Administrator:
Bernie Marinelli (585) 275-9258
Graduate Secretary:
Cindy Warner (585) 275-9256
Administrative Assistant:
Lon Bailey (585) 275-9255
Administrative Assistant, Theatre Program:
Katie Farrell (585) 275-4959
Assistant Technical Director, Theatre Program:
Sarah Eisel (585) 275-3635
Secretary (Front Desk):
Lucianne Peck (585) 275-4092
Managing Editor, Blake/An Illustrated Quarterly:
Sarah Jones (585) 275-3820


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Mailing Address:
Department of English
404 Morey Hall
RC Box 270451
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0451

Locations and Phone Numbers:
404 Morey Hall, River Campus
Phone: (585) 275-4092
Fax: (585) 442-5769

William Blake Archive
507 Morey Hall, River Campus
Phone: (585) 275-0432
Fax: (585) 442-5769

Debate Program
404 Morey Hall, River Campus
Phone: (585) 275-3873
Fax: (585) 442-5769

International Theatre Program
107 Todd Union, River Campus
Phone: (585) 275-4959
Fax: (585) 461-4547

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