Department of English
To be an English major is to study everything—life, love, happiness, tragedy, comedy.
It takes the literary past and makes sense of it in the present by celebrating the beauty of words and the drama of the human spirit.
The Department of English at Georgian Court University exists to ensure a rich curriculum of learning that gives graduates real-world skills to serve them throughout their lives.
About
All English majors complete courses in historical areas ranging from Anglo Saxon to Postmodernism. Courses range widely from American and British English to Multi-Ethnic Literature. Majors also have choices of other courses in writing and literature to complete their requirements. All students keep portfolios encompassing their coursework and enroll in two Senior Seminars in their final year of study.
Full-time Faculty
Anthony Brano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
Director of Writing Program and Writing Center
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Library (105)
abrano@georgian.edu
732-987-2338
Paul R. Cappucci, Ph.D.
Professor of English
Department of English
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Mercedes Hall
pcappucci@georgian.edu
732-987-2310
Mary C. Chinery, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Professor of English
Raymond Hall (105)
mchinery@georgian.edu
Jessica L. Hausmann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Mercedes Hall
jhausmann@georgian.edu
732-987-2243
Susan L. O’Hara, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (222)
sohara@georgian.edu
732-987-2707
Pamela J. Rader, Ph.D.
Professor of English
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Mercedes Hall 204
prader@georgian.edu
Kristen Wedlock, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Writing
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Jeffries Hall (219)
kwedlock@georgian.edu
732-987-2127
Sigma Mu
Sigma Mu is the GCU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. Members are exceptional students of English language and literature. Induction ceremonies occur each spring in the Mansion.
Membership requirements:
- Have completed a minimum total of 12 credits in GCU English courses (above EN111/112) with a grade of B+ or higher for each completed course
- Have completed a minimum of three upper-level English courses (EN300 or higher) with a grade of B+ or higher for each completed course
- Have a 3.3 GPA or higher in English
Student Publications
Fountain Spray
GCU’s arts and literary magazine, Fountain Spray, invites contributions from all students, faculty, and staff. Original poetry, short stories, memoirs, drama, paintings, drawings, graphic designs, and photography are all welcome. Contributors may submit up to five selections for publication. Literary submissions are limited to 1,000 words each.
Faculty Moderator: Kristen Wedlock
Past editions:
The Lion’s Tale
GCU’s student newspaper, The Lion’s Tale, is published monthly. Students hone their journalism skills as they report, edit, and design copy.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Hausmann
Past editions:
Study Abroad
Faculty regularly lead students on short-term study abroad programs. Students learn more about literary history on site.
For more information on Study Abroad, visit Global Education.
In March 2017, nine GCU students and two faculty traveled to Ireland to walk sections of the Wicklow Way. This digital narrative project is part of our course requirement. Here are our stories.
Writing Program
The mission of the GCU Writing Program is to build a community of writers who value the benefits of writing for thinking, learning, communicating, and publishing in academic courses, in careers, for life.
Through first-year writing courses, a Writing Intensive program, and the Writing Center, the GCU Writing Program:
- provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to explore topics, research, draft, and produce writing assignments that meet learning goals and outcomes for developmental and first-year writing courses and that help prepare them for writing in other academic courses and for their careers;
- provides faculty with strategies and resources for integrating writing for thinking, learning, communicating, and publishing into their General Education, major, and elective and graduate courses; and
- provides all members of the GCU community with support as they create and produce written and spoken work for courses and careers.
Director: Dr. Anthony Brano
The Writing Center
Conveniently located on the first floor of the library, the Writing Center is a free service open to any member of the GCU community. The Center is open Monday through Friday when GCU classes are in session. Appointments are scheduled by visiting The Writing Center, and walk-ins are also welcome. Please bring a copy of your assignment and any associated drafts.
Director: Dr. Anthony Brano
Internships
Internships blend work experience and academics and are supervised. Opportunities range from noncredit to credit-bearing internships. Visit Career Services for more information.
