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The University of Pennsylvania's Department of English in Philadelphia, United States, serves as a distinguished center for the study of literature and culture. It offers a comprehensive range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students, cultivating critical thinking, effective communication, and a deep appreciation for language and literary forms across various media and historical periods. Supported by renowned faculty, the department provides a vibrant intellectual environment focused on developing strong analytical and expressive skills. This preparation equips graduates for a wide array of successful careers in diverse fields, fostering engagement with texts, ideas, and a rich history of scholarship within a dynamic academic community.
View EnglishThe University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.