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Write Your Future

The English, Writing and Cultural Studies Department offers students a unique opportunity to examine the human experience through an interdisciplinary lens grounded in the humanities and social sciences. Writing and rhetorical theory provide a framework to explore how meaning is created, circulated, and exchanged in various contexts through an array of mediums that provide insight into the relationships among power, culture, and identity.

Enriching Opportunities

Writers across any genre can have their work published in the premiere Pleasantville arts and literary journal, CHROMA.

Within the English, Writing and Cultural Studies Department, you can study across the globe in Greece, England, and Costa Rica.

Dyson Artists in Residence students live together in semi-suite accommodations, creating a vibrant creative community within the residence hall.

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A Community of Writers

Uncover and develop your distinctive voice through creative exploration, academic flexibility, and a tailored path that aligns with your unique interests and aspirations. You will also discover a sense of belonging within our diverse community while also immersing yourself in Pleasantville's cultural scene.

Events, News and Stories

Passion for Progress

Explore events and recent updates and stories featuring students, faculty, and alumni who are making a significant impact in the English, Writing and Cultural Studies Department.

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Start Your Story at Pace

Write your future with us to unlock a rewarding career full of creativity, expression, and discovery.