{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-04-09T20:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:45:15","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-english\/","title":{"rendered":"English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Read Deeply. Write Boldly. Think Broadly.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"549\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the English program helps students explore how language and stories shape our world. Students read and study poetry, fiction and writing from around the globe. They also learn to write their own creative and academic work. The program balances reading and writing, creative thinking and research, and old ideas with new ones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"796\">Classes are small and focused on discussion. Students get strong support from their professors and can do research or creative projects on their own. At St. Mary\u2019s College English is more than a major\u2014it\u2019s a way to think, grow and connect with others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xE6i8DPj4kk?si=t0DAJLAaNq7x2ZlY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/english\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the English Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the English Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the English Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor-creative\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Creative Writing Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#voices\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Voices<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/english\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with English<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><div class=\"imgContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/Accolades_2023-24_Niche_Best-Colleges-for-English-in-Maryland_Red.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A circular badge reads &quot;#4 Best Colleges for English in MD 2024&quot; surrounded by the word &quot;Niche&quot; repeated in a ring.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/Accolades_2023-24_Niche_Best-Colleges-for-English-in-Maryland_Red.png 505w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/Accolades_2023-24_Niche_Best-Colleges-for-English-in-Maryland_Red-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/Accolades_2023-24_Niche_Best-Colleges-for-English-in-Maryland_Red-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Best Colleges for English in Maryland<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">28<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>FULBRIGHT AWARDS by SMCM alums<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>student-to-faculty ratio is one of the LOWEST in the nation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/54540349199_5537a7ee99_o-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" title=\"54540349199_5537a7ee99_o\" alt=\"Three people have a conversation in a cozy, book-filled office with photos and clippings on the wall; one woman gestures while speaking to the other two, who listen attentively.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">English <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"438\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, English majors study books, stories and writing from many times and cultures. The program is part of a liberal arts education and helps students learn how to think deeply, read carefully and write clearly. These skills help them understand complex ideas and express their own thoughts in creative ways.<\/p>\n<p>Students explore big questions about what it means to be human. They might read Shakespeare, write short stories, or study authors from around the world. English majors learn from many voices and grow as readers, writers and thinkers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"English, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">English Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"English, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your English Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your English Major<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">English <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"438\">The English minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland is open to students in any major. It helps you learn more about reading, writing and language. You\u2019ll study different types of books and stories\u2014from classic works to modern writing from around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"737\">The minor fits well with other majors like history, psychology, environmental studies, or biology. It helps you think clearly, write better and understand people from different cultures. With small classes and lots of discussion, you\u2019ll build strong skills in reading, writing and communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"English Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">English Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"English Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your English Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your English Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/32416419468_2fc8106efa_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/32416419468_2fc8106efa_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/32416419468_2fc8106efa_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/32416419468_2fc8106efa_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/06\/32416419468_2fc8106efa_o-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Students sitting in a classroom, attentively listening and taking notes, with open books and notebooks in front of them.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/2131-1994.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/2131-1994.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/2131-1994-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/2131-1994-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/2131-1994-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A group of students sit at desks in a classroom, attentively listening and taking notes during a lecture.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor-creative\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-5-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Creative Writing <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"448\">The Creative Writing minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland helps students explore different ways to tell stories\u2014like writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, or mixed styles. The program is based in the liberal arts and encourages students to try new forms of writing and build good writing habits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"737\">You\u2019ll take workshops and literature classes, get support from faculty writers and become part of a creative group of fellow students. Whether you want to write for a job or just for fun, this minor helps you grow your ideas, write more clearly and feel confident sharing your stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Creative Writing Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Creative Writing Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Creative Writing Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Creative Writing Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Creative Writing Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Creative Writing Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>English Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"English\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">English Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"519\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the English major helps students understand the world\u2014and gives them the tools to make a difference. Like all degrees from the National Public Honors College, it prepares students for many careers, such as writing, teaching, publishing, law, public service, journalism and marketing. Many students also go on to graduate or professional school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"852\">The program teaches students to read closely, think carefully and write clearly. English majors learn to build strong arguments, understand different views and share ideas in meaningful ways. Whether they write policies, teach books, or tell powerful stories, our graduates use their minds and their hearts in everything they do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/SMCM_3-9-23_0889.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/SMCM_3-9-23_0889.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/SMCM_3-9-23_0889-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/SMCM_3-9-23_0889-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/08\/SMCM_3-9-23_0889-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A man in glasses and a blazer holding a travel mug gestures and smiles while standing in front of a green chalkboard in a classroom.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-english\/smcm-publications\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Writing Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-english\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"voices\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png.png\" width=\"1754\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png.png 1754w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png-1024x309.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/200\/2025\/07\/Voices_Voices_Short-Logo_Navy_MUST-USE-WITH-SMCM-LOGO.png-1536x464.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1754px) 100vw, 1754px\" alt=\"&quot;The Voices Reading Series&quot; with a yellow decorative arch icon on the left and blue text on the right.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Voices<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The VOICES Reading Series, established by poets Lucille Clifton and Michael Glaser over 30 years ago, features poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers and is intended to bring accomplished writers to the campus to interact with students and faculty. Invited writers read their works throughout the semester on Thursday evenings at 8:15 P.M at Daugherty-Palmer Commons, and all readings are free and open to the public. Once or twice a month, authors give a short reading and then respond during a brief question and answer period. Each reading is followed by a reception, where students and faculty can mingle with the author and other interested writers and readers. The author\u2019s book(s) are also sold during the reception and can be signed by the author. Luminaries such as Mark Doty, Elizabeth Alexander, Toni Morrison, and Naomi Shihab Nye have read in the series.<\/p>\n<p>Information on events are posted throughout campus, and emails are sent out near the date of the readings; please contact the director, Karen Leona Anderson (<a href=\"mailto:klanderson@smcm.edu\">klanderson@smcm.edu<\/a>) if you would like to be added to these notifications. In addition, all the events and information on the authors can be found at our Facebook page: Creative Writing Resources at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/voices-reading-series\/\">Learn more about voices<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"A lot of the English major is discussion and figuring out what things mean and finding deeper meaning in things you maybe wouldn\u2019t have seen before. Regardless of whether you go into profession where you are writing or editing or using English you will always have to communicate with other people, and you learn how to respect other people\u2019s viewpoints but also convey your own.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- zoe smedley \u201919<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Graduating from St. Mary's College with an English major helps students build strong thinking, writing and communication skills. It also gives them a better understanding of language and culture. Graduates find jobs in publishing, journalism, teaching, marketing, law, public service and more. Many also go on to graduate or professional school.<\/p>\n<p>Whether they write for nonprofits, edit websites, teach, or work to make change, SMCM English graduates bring creativity, care and smart thinking to their work. They\u2019re ready not just for a first job\u2014but for a lifetime of meaningful work in many different fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-english\/careers-in-english\/\">Careers in English<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-english\/careers-in-creative-writing\/\">Careers in Creative Writing<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-english\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row smcm-story\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/stories\/legal-research-library-congress-esther-markov-26\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/esther-markov-loc.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Legal Research at the Library of Congress with Esther Markov &#039;26 &raquo;<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/asst-prof-ortega-presents-lsa-conference\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/03\/JOrtega.jpeg.webp?itok=eMisYdmt\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Asst. Prof. Ortega Presents at LSA Conference<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/nadeem-zaman-present-talk-uc-berkeley\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/01\/Zaman.jpg.webp?itok=u7CX9d4n\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Nadeem Zaman to Present Talk at UC Berkeley<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/jennifer-cognard-blacks-students-curate-wild-woman-works-artist-book-exhibition\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/01\/The-Woman-Worders_2MB.jpg.webp?itok=6OSIkkg5\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Jennifer Cognard-Black&#039;s Students Curate a Wild Woman Works Artist Book Exhibition<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=656\">More English News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chair<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at St. Mary's College of Maryland want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-06\/Jeffrey-Lamar-Coleman.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" alt=\"Jeffrey Lamar Coleman\" class=\"restdept656\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/jeffrey-lamar-coleman\">Jeffrey Lamar Coleman<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Professor of English<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:jlcoleman@smcm.edu\">jlcoleman@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-15-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Stay <strong>Connected<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-15-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SMCMEnglish\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook\"><\/i>Follow us on Facebook<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the English program helps students explore how language and stories shape our world. 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