Welcome to the Department of English, Communication, and Modern Languages at Union College. Here you will find information about who we are, what we do, and what  majors in English and communication involve.

Our majors integrate study of literature, media, and theory to promote informed reading of all kinds of texts, whether Shakespeare plays, Wordsworth poems, Thoreau's Walden, a Harry Potter book, a 6 o'clock newscast, or the Star Wars saga. Majors in English and communication are excellent preparation for careers in a variety of fields, including teaching, business and industry, public relations, and journalism; the English major also provides a solid foundation for graduate study. The Mass Communication major is designed for students interested in entering mass media fields; the English major is recommended as preparation for teaching or further degrees in English. Students majoring in other fields may find the  English/Communication minor to be a useful complement. And prospective high school English teachers will build both their skills and their knowledge base in the secondary education program.  

Last edited 16 January 2008