English
The Department of English grounds students in the knowledge and practice of literary interpretation and history, as well as rhetorical theory and practice.
In addition, we train teachers in a variety of pedagogical models and encourage them
to reflect critically upon the teaching profession and their place therein. We produce
literate citizens and teachers of exceptional merit, with the ability to interpret
and contextualize acts of signification in relation to their conditions of production
and reception.
Department News and Announcements
Writing Center
We believe every writer needs a reader, and all writers, even strong writers, can benefit from visiting with a Writing Center Consultant. Our consultants come from a variety of majors and backgrounds and are trained to work with writing of all types, from all disciplines. You’re the content expert. We’re the writing experts. Let’s work together!
Writing Center Services
- Free, confidential tutoring on an appointment-only basis
- Tutoring assistance for all writing from essays to scholarship letters to doctoral dissertations
- Help with all stages of the writing process
- Help with understanding and using documentation styles
- Useful handouts covering almost every writing concern from punctuation to documentation
- Help for those writing in English as an additional language
Contact The Writing Center
Email: melody.denny@unco.edu or English@unco.edu
Phone: 970-351-2056
Location: Ross Hall 1230
Regular Hours
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment
Wednesday, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. walk-in
(Michener Library)
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. by appointment
Graduate Accountability Writing Group
Meets via Zoom on Mondays from 2:30-5:30pm. Those interested can email Melody Denny at melody.denny@unco.edu.
International Film Series
Administered by the English Department's Film Studies program, the International Film Series (IFS) at the University of Northern Colorado partners with campus groups and community organizations to bring you the very best international and domestic films!
Films are screened on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Lindou Auditorium (basement of Michener Library). Learn more about IFS.
Johnny Guitar
The International Film Series proudly presents Johnny Guitar as part of Go West Film Festival
Catch the film on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm in Lindou Auditorium (located in
the basement of Michener Library.)

The History of Bookmaking
English 495, The History of the Book, demonstrates how books were created before the printing press.
Being able to get a true feeling of all the components of the book, from how it's made to how it began, has been immensely satisfying as an English major and fellow book lover.
Rory Harbert, Class of 2019