College of Charleston Department of English

College of Charleston Department of English We honor the right to free speech and will oppose the intrusion of hate speech and hateful symbols of oppression on our campus.

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This account is officially recognized by the College of Charleston; however, the views and opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the College. Because we teach the arts of rhetoric, English faculty have a special obligation to defend and promote the open exchange of ideas, and to expose and resist deliberate misrepresentations of the past. Since we recognize that the College of Charleston, like the rest of the country, has yet to shed the vestiges of our racist history, we stand committed to working toward a fully diverse and inclusive educational environment. The study of English is fundamental to a liberal arts and sciences education. English Department faculty members teach students to read perceptively and critically; to understand the historical, cultural and aesthetic dimensions of language and literature; and to write with clarity and precision. We offer courses in literature, film, composition, rhetoric, and creative writing. English majors benefit from small class sizes, individual attention from professors, and opportunities for independent research and internships. Students in this department may also pursue a concentration in creative writing. And for those who wish to teach English at the secondary school level, the department supports a double-major program along with the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. Our faculty possess expertise in a wide range of specializations within English studies, and have published widely with top academic and literary presses, and in leading journals.

Tonight! Buxton Books, Charleston
09/28/2026

Tonight! Buxton Books, Charleston

On September 24, Kangkang Kovacs will headline the first swamp pink literary journal reading of the year, an event co-sp...
09/14/2026

On September 24, Kangkang Kovacs will headline the first swamp pink literary journal reading of the year, an event co-sponsored by Charleston Literary Festival and the College of Charleston MFA Program in Creative Writing. Kangkang graduated from the CofC MFA Creative Writing Program program in 2023, and her debut novel, NOTHING TO MY NAME, was published in June by Viking Books .

We couldn’t be happier to partner with swamp pink literary journal and Charleston Literary Festival to welcome Kangkang back to campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear work from an exceptional new writer and celebrate a College of Charleston alum!

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Kangkang Kovacs Reading & Book Signing
Thursday, September 24
Simons Recital Hall
7 PM

Join us this upcoming Monday and Tuesday morning at the English student lounge for Coffee & Bagels!
08/27/2026

Join us this upcoming Monday and Tuesday morning at the English student lounge for Coffee & Bagels!

Tony Varallo has been named one of the S.C. Arts Commission’s Artist Fellows for the coming year! As noted in the P&C ar...
07/29/2026

Tony Varallo has been named one of the S.C. Arts Commission’s Artist Fellows for the coming year! As noted in the P&C article (link in bio) on the honor, “The annual fellowships program awarded $10,000 grants to eight South Carolina artists representing five artistic disciplines who demonstrate exceptional artistic ability, hard work and dedication to their craft.” Congratulations to Prof. Varallo on this well-deserved recognition!

Each year, the Office of the Provost presents Faculty Awards of Distinction to exceptional faculty members. We're thrill...
04/29/2026

Each year, the Office of the Provost presents Faculty Awards of Distinction to exceptional faculty members. We're thrilled to announce that THREE of our faculty members have received this prestigious honor!

J. MICHAEL DUVALL - Distinguished Advising Award

EMILY ROSKO- Distinguished Teaching Award

ANTON VANDER ZEE- Distinguished Service Award

This Saturday!
04/10/2026

This Saturday!

Join us this Thursday, April 9th for the 34th annual English Day in Tate 201. This special day celebrates scholars and w...
04/06/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 9th for the 34th annual English Day in Tate 201. This special day celebrates scholars and writers as they showcase their work to friends, family, and peers. The schedule includes poster presentations at 3:00 PM, creative writing readings at 3:40 PM, and award presentations at 4:10 PM.

TWO $500 awards are available! Simple application process! Deadline 4/1. Check linktree in our bio for details!
03/25/2026

TWO $500 awards are available! Simple application process! Deadline 4/1. Check linktree in our bio for details!

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