The University of Alabama (informally known as Alabama, UA, or Bama) is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the University of Alabama System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".The university offers programs of study in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly supported law school in the state is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, communication and information sciences, metallurgical engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work.
The English Department at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, United States provides a comprehensive education in language, literature, and writing. Students explore diverse literary traditions, theoretical approaches, and creative and professional writing practices under the guidance of accomplished faculty who are active scholars and published authors. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs including concentrations in literature, creative writing, rhetoric, and linguistics, the department cultivates strong critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective communication skills. Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of careers in fields such as education, publishing, journalism, and marketing, or for further academic study, benefiting from a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to the power and versatility of the English language.
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