ISU English and Philosophy

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

👏Congratulations to Ph.D. Alum (2016), Dr. Scott Holman. He has been appointed Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Colorado Boulder. 👍👍Scott earned his Ph.D. in English and the Teaching of English in 2016. Since then, he's held positions at CU Boulder as Graduate Writing Services Coordinator, Graduate Writing Specialist, Professional Writing Consultant, and Lecturer in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. Way to go!!👏

08/27/2026

Need a class? How about this one:
ENGL 3306 | Intermediate Creative Writing ✨

TR 2:30–3:45 | Susan Goslee
Take your writing further. Experiment with fiction, poetry, and nonfiction while refining your craft through workshops, prompts, and revision. Create work that surprises, challenges, and resonates.

08/26/2026

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ENGL 4402/5502 or 4407/5507 | User Experience Design and Usability

💡 Thurs 4–6:30 | Abraham Romney (DL options)
Design with the user in mind! Learn UX research, content writing, and usability testing through hands-on projects. Perfect for anyone interested in writing, design, tech, or communication. Make interfaces, content, and experiences genuinely user-friendly.

08/25/2026

Still need a class? How about this one:
ENGL 1175 | Literature and the Natural World 🌿
AO | 8 Weeks | Curt Whitaker
How do we connect with nature? Explore literature from around the world that examines humanity’s relationship with animals, ecosystems, and the environment—while reflecting on today’s environmental challenges.

08/24/2026

Welcome Back, Bengals! 🐾

The wait is over! Welcome back, Bengals! A new semester means new classes, new opportunities, new memories, and plenty of reasons to roar. 🧡🖤

Let’s make it a great semester, Idaho State!

08/21/2026

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ENGL 4476/5576 | Shakespeare

🎭 W 4–6:30 | Jessica Winston (In-seat & SO)
Not just for his time—Shakespeare speaks to ours! Study four plays and explore how historical context and modern productions reveal the timeless relevance of the Bard.

08/20/2026

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ENGL 3322 | Poetry and Poetics: Poetry and Public Occasions

📚 MWF 10–10:50 | Matthew VanWinkle
Explore poetry that responds to the world! From political events to social change, we’ll study poems that celebrate, challenge, and commemorate real events—showing how personal and public intersect in the art of verse.

08/19/2026

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ENGL 2281 | Introduction to Language Studies

🌐 MW 11–12:15 | Tom Klein (DL options)
Curious about how language works? From sounds and words to politeness, slang, and even animal communication, this course dives into linguistics and applied language studies. Explore culture, social norms, and the mysteries behind how we communicate.

08/18/2026

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ENGL 3311 | Literary Criticism and Theory

💻 MWF 11–11:50 | Margaret Johnson (SO) *Please note change of instructor from picture. This was a recent change.
Take your reading to the next level! This writing-intensive course explores 10 major literary theories—from Feminism to Marxism to Reader-Response Criticism—helping you analyze literature like a scholar. Perfect for aspiring critics and literature lovers alike.