Department of English Language & Literature

The Department of English serves a diverse population on a flagship CSU campus that reflects the racial, cultural and linguistic diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why Study English at SF State?

The Department of English consists of vibrant and interdisciplinary programs to study communicative practices of cultures and writers all over the world. We have a robust and talented faculty who engage with our undergraduate and graduate students and offer advising.

Our courses, whether on major literary authors or in fields such as Digital Humanities and World English(es), reflect our commitment to the study of English in global contexts.

Our student-centered classrooms offer opportunities to use multiple technologies, modalities, genres, and theoretical frameworks to read critically the word and the world around us, with an eye toward writing the future. We offer many resources for our students including scholarships, student organizations, publications and recent graduate testimonials, just to name a few.

Announcements

News

March 02, 2023

ChatGPT and its Impact on Higher Education - Recording

The College of Liberal & Creative Arts at San Francisco State University presents a panel discussion on ChatGPT, the new…
February 22, 2023

Silicon Valley youth champion retires after 40 years

Alumna Sparky Harlan was interviewed about retiring as the CEO of the Bill Wilson Center. Read the article.
February 22, 2023

Listen Up: Michael Krasny behind the mic again

Professor Emeritus of English Michael Krasny was interviewed about his new podcast “Grey Matter with Michael Krasny.” Read t…