DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Vision and Mission

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The Department of English is a leading center of higher learning in English language, literature, and pedagogical studies in the Asia-Pacific region. It advances scholarly leadership and cultivates pedagogical and research-informed spaces that produce critical global citizens through transformative literacy and communication.

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Through teaching, scholarship, and service, the department:

  • delivers core and advanced courses on the macro-skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening;
  • situates learners in evolving sociolinguistic and digital landscapes that shape empowered literacy, ethical communication, and cross-cultural engagement;
  • fosters a distinct learning environment where affective dimensions in language and literature inspire critical thought, proficient expression, and responsible citizenship;
  • promotes linguistic diversity and equity, inclusivity, and sustainability;
  • hones disciplinal expertise in English studies;
  • advances pioneering disciplinal expertise in language, literature, and applied linguistics, enabling Filipino scholars to contribute to the evolving landscape of English studies;
  • deepens learner capacity for productive, flexible, and sustained critical dialogue and action, fostering leadership in various professional fields.

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Department of English

G/F Horacio de la Costa Hall
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
1108 Quezon City
Philippines

Telephone +63 2 8426 6001 ext. 5310/5311
Telefax +63 2 8426 6120
english.soh@ateneo.edu

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