Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary and is now one of the largest universities in Virginia with an enrollment of 24,286 students for the 2021 academic year. Old Dominion University also enrolls over 700 international students from 89 countries. Its main campus covers 251 acres (1.02 km2) straddling the city neighborhoods of Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lambert's Point, approximately five miles (8.0 km) from Downtown Norfolk.
The English Department at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia provides students with a dynamic and engaging environment to explore the power of language and texts. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in areas like literature creative writing professional writing and rhetoric the department focuses on developing essential skills in critical thinking analytical reasoning and effective communication. Students learn from accomplished faculty who are active scholars and writers fostering intellectual growth and preparing graduates for a wide array of career paths and advanced academic pursuits. This supportive community encourages deep engagement with diverse forms of expression equipping students with versatile abilities highly valued in today's world.
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