English
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English at North Park
Studying English goes beyond reading and writing—it’s about understanding language’s power, cultural significance, and global impact. Whether you choose a concentration in literature or creative writing, you’ll develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that prepare you for diverse careers in nonprofits, media, education, and business.
In our close-knit community, you’ll find inspiration and support as you refine your voice and expand your perspective. Coursework engages both Chicago and global contexts, offering opportunities for internships, study abroad, and hands-on learning. With guidance from dedicated faculty, you can tailor your studies by pursuing a second major or a pre-professional track, equipping you for your future goals.
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Featured courses
ENG 3910 – Sweet Home Chicago
“Sweet Home Chicago” is a topics course, meaning its content varies from course to course. “Sweet Home Chicago” students assist the professor in writing a book titled Sweet Home, Chicago, featuring Chicago authors examining justice issues related to finding, making, and feeling at home in the city.
ENG 3250 – Postmodern Literature and “AIdentity”
This course promotes problem-solving competencies by exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) challenges what it means to be human. Through teamwork and collaboration with the professor and AI, students create the syllabus and deliver the course.
Concentrations
Literature: Cultivate your passion for reading while developing the skills of a creative thinker, effective communicator, and adaptable problem solver.
Creative Writing: Unleash your creativity and explore the connection between the visual and tactile worlds through the art of creative writing.
Honors Program
The North Park University Honors Program offers exceptional first-year students the opportunity to engage deeply in a rigorous academic experience designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility. Available to all majors, the program combines classroom learning with co-curricular activities throughout a student’s undergraduate years.
As a close-knit community, students have real opportunities to work alongside others in creative disciplines, like art or theater or philosophy.
—Professor of English Dr. Kristy OdeliusContact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Magnuson Campus Center
5000 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5660
artsandsciences@northpark.edu