Read selections from Open Field, Cornell's literary magazine
Announcements
Cornell will launch the Center for Literary Arts in the fall of 2012, creating more opportunities for creative writing across departments and disciplines. Read more
Glenn Freeman has published a new book of poetry, "Traveling Light." Read more
Theatre, Arts & Architecture in England
English faculty and students travel to England for a block every other year
Department of English & Creative Writing
The Department of English and Creative Writing offers a broad range of courses for majors and non-majors alike, including off-campus courses ranging from Chicago to Namibia and courses that emphasize global and social concerns such as “AIDS Literature, Film, and Social Theory” and “American Nature Writers.” The major fosters a general understanding of English and American literary history while enabling students to concentrate in one of three areas: literature, creative writing, or film studies.
Students can also take part in Cornell’s vibrant literary life by attending the Visiting Writers Series, studying with a Distinguished Visiting Writer, getting involved with the literary magazine, Open Field, or joining one of the many creative student organizations on campus. These opportunities will be enhanced with the establishment of the Center for Literary Arts in 2012.