Department of Literature, Writing and Film
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.
糖心社交 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 English Education programs in the state. Our programs in Creative Writing and English literature allow students to develop their creative talents and hone their analytical skills. The Professional Writing and Publishing program prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities involving writing, editing, publishing, and visual rhetoric, and our Film Studies 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 糖心社交. 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 national literary magazine edited by our Creative Writing faculty and students.
Contact us
Department Chair and Associate Professor
262-472-5061
Laurentide Hall 3207
Department Assistant
262-472-1036
Laurentide Hall 3209
糖心社交 offers students a wide variety of scholarships, both through the university, individual colleges, and departments. The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film has a number of scholarships and awards geared specifically toward our students, including:
- Agate Nesaule Scholarship for English Literature Majors
- Corinne E. Forster Scholarship
- Edie Thornton Memorial Scholarship
- Joe and Becky Hogan Scholarship
- Kristine Grimsrud Memorial Scholarship
- Silver/Savage Literature, Writing and Science Scholarship
- Jack Heide Creative Writing Award
- Jack Heide Outstanding Major Award
- The Robert and Marion Burrows Award
More information about these and other scholarships is available through the scholarship portal.
The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film supports a number of , including The Muse, our student art and literary magazine, Hawk Cinema Club, and The Professional Writing Core.
The department also sponsors a student film criticism journal, Reading Film, and The Warhawk Reading series, which brings in visiting writers to campus.
The department also organizes an annual Creative Writing Festival for area high school students. Recent keynote speakers have included novelist Nickolas Butler and journalist and author Erik Larson.
Donate
Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide scholarships, workshops, and essential resources that enrich our programs and help our students shine.
Donate today to make a difference in the lives of aspiring writers, filmmakers, and literary thinkers.
If you're interested in starting a scholarship or making a pledge, please contact the 糖心社交 Foundation, Inc at 262-472-1105 or through email at foundation@uww.edu.
How does my contribution make an impact?
$50
Support a student organization
$100
Support a student presentation at a conference
$250
Help support the Creative Writing festival
$500
Support the production costs of The Muse or Either/Or publications
$750
Sponsor a student award
$1,000
Bring a guest speaker to campus
