College building entrance
Writing, thoughtful reading, synthesizing of information and
love of literature and learning typify the English major
at Duquesne University

The Department of English is committed to developing the skills, the knowledge, and the conscience of the next generation of leaders, who will shape the world that they inherit.

English at Duquesne features...

  • A blend of traditional and contemporary approaches to literature
  • State-of-the-art
    Writing Center
  • Departmental Internship Director
  • Faculty mentoring of students both in and outside the classroom
  • Degree programs at the undergraduate (B.A.) and graduate levels (M.A. and Ph.D.)
  • Opportunity to take courses in media production and technique at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Our faculty are...

  • Authors and editors of respected literary journals and scholarly books
  • Officers in international, national, and regional professional organizations
  • Recipients of national awards for scholarly publications and editing
  • Recipients of Duquesne University awards in teaching, scholarship, service, and ethics
  • Meet the faculty »

Contact English

Gabrielle Kokanos
Administrative Assistant
412.396.6420
kokanosg@duq.edu

Nora McBurney
Administrative Assistant
412.396.1484
mcburne655@duq.edu

Dr. Magali Cornier Michael
Department Chair
412.396.5560
michael@duq.edu

412.396.1112 fax
Mailing Address

English Department
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
637 College Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Office Hours for Fall 2009

Monday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.