I am delighted to welcome you to the Department of English at American University of Sharjah. The department is a diverse, energetic community, with students and faculty from all over the world. While we offer an undergraduate degree in English language and literature with concentrations in either language or literature and a graduate degree in TESOL, the Department of English also fosters cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and innovation activities in English language and literature. 

Our duty is to provide all our students with the most inspiring, rewarding and well-rounded university experience possible. We help them to engage with the ideas that underpin their subject, to master the skills that their studies cover, and to enjoy publishing and putting their studies into practice. We are constantly integrating new ideas and new technology into our teaching to ensure high student satisfaction ratings. We want our students to achieve the best grades they can so that they are best equipped for a good career in their chosen subjects. We can offer guidance on career choices, too. University is an exciting and challenging experience for students and that starts in the department, where they will be encouraged to make the most of their time with us.

Alessandro Giovanni Benati, PhD

Head of Department