Freedom can begin with a book; change can begin with a word. The English department at Emory is committed to scholarship and pedagogy rooted in an understanding of the power of language in the world. 

Our curriculum reflects the expertise of faculty trained in literary and cultural expression across time and in various global contexts. Our pedagogy is informed by the urgent need to train our students to read, research, and interpret a changing world. Our students are exploring a world of opportunities with the understanding that the future belongs to those who understand the power of language used well.