The Department of English & Journalism supports student writing throughout the university, contributes to the general education of all students, and provides practical and theoretical instruction in English, English Education, and Journalism.
Spring 2010 course descriptions
Fall registration is underway! Learn more about courses in English & Journalism with detailed course descriptions.
Journalism Day 2009
54 students from four high schools attended Journalism Day 2009 on October 19, 2009. Left to right: Mohammad Siddiqi, interim chair of the Department of Engish & Journalism, keynote speaker Bernie Schoenburg of public TV’s Capitol View and GateHouse Media newspapers, and WIU assistant professor of journalism Lisa Kernek, who coordinated this fall’s event.
News
- Jan 21: Our search for an assistant professor of world literature has been put on hold.
- Dec 07: Our search for an assistant professor of creative writing has been canceled.
- Dec 07: Journalism students have published the first issue of Western Illinois Magazine.
- Oct 19: We are searching for two assistant professors: English Education, and world literature.
- July 1: We are searching for a department chair. Professor Mohammad Siddiqi has been appointed interim chair.
Upcoming events
- Feb 8: Faculty search event, Tillman 301D/QC 114, 3:00pm.
- Feb 9: Faculty search event, Simpkins 020, 3:30pm.
- Feb 10: Workshop: Using Western Online. Simpkins 319, 3:30pm.
- Feb 10: EGO meeting, Simpkins 341, 4:15pm.
