Emory University's English department in Atlanta, Georgia, serves as a dynamic center for literary and cultural study within the College of Arts and Sciences. It fosters a community of dedicated scholars, teachers, and students exploring the power and breadth of English language and literature. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, including BA tracks in Literature and Creative Writing, joint majors, and MA/PhD degrees, the department focuses on developing critical reading, research, and interpretive skills vital for navigating today's world. Faculty expertise covers a wide spectrum, from historical periods to contemporary fields like digital humanities, providing a rich curriculum that prepares graduates for a variety of professional paths.
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Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Emory is the oldest private university in Georgia. The university has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology. Emory University students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories of the United States, and over 100 foreign countries.
