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.
English Education students in the news
Three English Education students presented at the Illinois Association of Teachers of English Conference on October 17 in Rockford, IL. Kristina Pedroni gave a presentation on teaching critical thinking skills. Kristin Dragos and Gianna Valentine gave a presentation on using Google applications to teach English.
Student members of the local National Council of Teachers of
English held a 4-hour writing marathon to celebrate the National Day on Writing on
October 20. Participants wrote on their own or from prompts
provided. Their writing will appear in the National Gallery
of Writing.
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.
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Department of English & Journalism
1 University Circle
122 Simpkins Hall
Macomb IL 61455-1390
Phone: (309) 298-1103 Fax: (309) 298-2974
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