Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. One of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution, it was the first college in the United States to codify in its charter that admission and instruction of students was to be equal regardless of their religious affiliation.
Brown University's English Department in Providence, United States, offers a vibrant and comprehensive study of literature in English, spanning historical periods to contemporary global voices. The program cultivates critical thinking, insightful interpretation, and creative expression through a wide array of courses covering diverse periods, genres, and theoretical perspectives. Students engage deeply with how literature functions, developing strong skills in writing, textual analysis, and argumentation, with options including a unique Nonfiction Writing track. Both undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize close reading, critical analysis, and original research, supported by faculty with diverse research interests and a commitment to teaching. The department fosters a welcoming, intellectually stimulating culture that encourages students to explore literature and culture in their own unique ways, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers valuing strong analytical and communication abilities.
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