English Literature / English Writing
Loras offers majors in English writing and English literature. Many students choose to double major in both. We also offer minors in English and in rhetoric and public writing.
The Loras English courses promote active learning through activities as writing workshops, collaborative research projects, and the use of the library’s Special Collections. Field experiences in classes include trips to outdoor spaces or museums and our program encourages study-abroad.
English Literature BA
Develop strong writing and reading skills so that you can participate effectively in public life. Immerse yourself in various literary traditions and develop cultural awareness along with critical and creative thinking. Gain practical skills in communication, collaboration, and research that open doors to professional and community roles. Turn your passion for literature into a career that matters.
English Writing BA
Study writing to develop strong creative and professional skills. Immerse yourself in various literary genres including poetry, fiction, screenwriting, creative nonfiction, and professional writing. Develop cultural awareness along with critical and creative thinking. Gain practical skills in communication, content-creation, editing, and collaboration. Turn your passion for writing into a career that matters.
Explore Internships & Careers
Internship opportunities offer real-world experiences. You can complete internships for academic credit or non-credit. Many students choose to complete both and intern at places such as:
- McGraw-Hill
- Kendall Hunt
- St. Mark’s Youth Enrichment
- United Way
- City of Dubuque Economic Development
- Black Earth Institute
- Telegraph-Herald
- Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
- Presentation Lantern Center
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- YMCA
- State Farm Insurance
- St. John’s Episcopal Church
- Dubuque County Early Childcare
You will be prepared for a variety of rewarding careers. Our alumni work in many of the following fields:
- Journalism
- Library Science
- Content Creation
- Digital Communication
- Business
- Nonprofit Leadership and Development
- Education
- Editing
- Publishing
- Screenwriting
- Creative Writing
- Social Media Management
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Law
- Counseling
- Public Policy
- Grant Writing
- Technology Services
- Marketing & Media
English Secondary Teaching
Learn to lead a middle and high school classroom and be an effective teacher. For licensure, you must complete a double major in secondary education as well as English literature or English writing.
Course Highlights
School of Humanities & Education
Majors & Minors
graduate degree Opportunities
Loras offers a variety of graduate, dual degree & accelerated pathways to pursue both your undergraduate and graduate degrees efficiently and economically.
Clubs & Orgs
We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved from the moment you set foot on campus.
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Loras Literary Society
The Limestone Review literary journal
The Lorian student newspaper
The Loras Players
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
I majored in both English Literature and Secondary Education. I remember most about my professors. Their support, encouragement and overall care for their students still impacts me today in the work that I do with my own students. They had a passion for teaching and their subject area, but an overall desire to impact and care for their students.
— Kelsey (’16)
Naomi Clark PhD
Associate Professor of English
Director of Writing Center
William Jablonsky MFA
Associate Professor of English
William (Will) Kanyusik PhD
Associate Professor of English
James (Jim) Pollock PhD
Professor of English
Susan Stone PhD
Professor of English
Erin VanLaningham PhD
Professor of English
Chairperson of the Faculty