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Read Our History
Timeline of 225 Years of Rhetoric, Writing, Film and Literature at Carolina
Meet Our Alumni
Executive Vice President, Able Global Partners and Contributing Editor, Equities.com
“English majors develop skill in writing and speaking – two critical skills for effective management. After completing a Master’s in English literature at UNC, I went on to various management positions. The skills of effective writing, analysis and critical thinking are absolutely essential when helping organizations raise funds or set a clear strategy.”
Master’s in Literature, Medicine, and Culture from UNC
“Thanks to my studies [in English and Comparative Literature], I feel well prepared to be a physician who can listen well to his patients and be sensitive to how to best meet their needs.”
Physician in Family Medicine
“While basic science courses are important, on a day-to-day basis, I was far more prepared for the art of medicine by my non-science courses. In particular, English, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature courses helped me learn how to think critically about concepts like illness, disability and mortality– a daily affair in medicine.”
Hear Our Stories
2024 Thomas Wolfe Prize Recipient, Ben Fountain
Ben Fountain, UNC-CH alum and 2024 Thomas Wolfe Prize Recipient, will visit campus and read on Tuesday, September 24 in Moeser Auditorium.
Graduate Achievement Awards 2024
The Department of English and Comparative Literature is honored to celebrate our graduate students’ accomplishments in research and teaching.
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Attend our Events
First Day of Class Fall 2024
Monday 12:00 am