Department of English : University of Dayton, Ohio

Develop Your Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking Skills

At the University of Dayton, we foster the understanding of language and literature from rhetorical, creative, critical, historical, comparative and global perspectives. With our diverse array of courses, coupled with our faculty's broad range of expertise, our students can study literature, linguistics, grant writing, creative writing and more.

Programs of Study

Every Student Is Unique. So Are We.

Orpheus Art & Literary Magazine

Orpheus is not just a magazine. Orpheus is a supportive community that provides a creative outlet for hundreds of students on campus, with writing workshops, magazine launch parties and art displays.

TESOL Certificate

The University of Dayton’s Department of English offers a TESOL certificate. The certificate is interdisciplinary, which means many courses are offered across departments and colleges.

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop and Other Events

The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop's mission is to encourage and inspire writers in the same way that celebrated columnist and author Erma Bombeck found encouragement and inspiration at UD.

The University of Dayton has additional events with a focus on literature and writing. Explore the list of events and find what interests you.