Welcome to one of the most dynamic and creative departments on campus! Whether you are interested in writing the next “Great American Novel,” pursuing a career in the ever-evolving field of professional writing, or becoming a visual storyteller through the medium of film, this department offers varied and practical program opportunities that help students achieve their personal and professional goals. UW-Whitewater has been training future English teachers since the university began as Whitewater Normal School in 1868. Today, we are proud to have one of the most vibrant <a href="/coeps/academics/middle-high-school-education">English Education</a> programs in the state. Our programs in <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/english">Creative Writing and English literature</a> allow students to develop their creative talents and hone their analytical skills. The <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/professional-writing-publishing">Professional Writing and Publishing</a> program prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities involving writing, editing, publishing, and visual rhetoric, and our <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/film-studies">Film Studies</a> program combines film analysis with opportunities for practical, hands-on experience. From First-Year English to senior capstone courses and independent research projects, our esteemed faculty teach and mentor students at all stages of their academic careers at UW-Whitewater. We serve the community through a range of public outreach efforts, and publish scholarly and creative work with distinguished presses and in leading national and international journals. In addition, the Department of Literature, Writing, and Film supports a range of co-curricular activities, including internship opportunities, The Muse (our student arts and literary magazine), the Hawk Cinema club, the Professional Writing Core club, and <a href="https://www.eitherormagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Either/Or</a>, a national literary magazine edited by our Creative Writing faculty and students.