One of the founding departments of Stanford University in 1891, the English department is the cornerstone of the humanities at Stanford. The pioneer faculty of English was an eclectic group of writers, comparativists, and literary scholars.
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To study English is to master the power of language.
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If you are an advanced undergraduate who wants to take the study of literature to a higher level, then the coterminal M.A. program is for you.
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English remains a top-ranked department nationally because of the strength and variety of our faculty publications, both in scholarly research and creative writing. Browse the Bookshelf to explore our many interests.
