Department of English
Literary Studies in the Department of English, Faculty of ArtsStudying the language in which we live—and its uses, from poetry to politics to the hidden metaphors of everyday life—offers a strong centre from which to explore the world within and beyond the university. Students in this program have opportunities for creativity and intellectual challenge, through broad and intensive reading, through writing, and through discussion with professors and fellow students. This is a program for students who cannot be satisfied by textbook learning: it demands, develops, and rewards intellectual curiosity, articulate speech and writing, and critical thinking. |
English Doctoral Student a Finalist for the RBC Emerging Artist AwardSandy Pool is a poet and multi-disciplinary artist. She holds a degree in Theatre Performance and English from the University of Toronto, as well as a MFA in Creative Writing from the University Guelph. Currently, she is a doctoral student at the University of Calgary, where she is the editor of Dandelion Magazine. The $7,500 cash prize for the RBC Emerging Artist award is presented to an emerging Toronto artist working in any discipline in celebration of current accomplishments and future potential. In addition, finalists will receive $1,000 each. Established in 2006 by RBC Foundation, this award is intended to support the development or completion of new work. Congratulations, Sandy! Students' Union Teaching Awards go to English FacultyAssociate Professor Clara Joseph and Instructor Chris Olbey have been honoured by the Students' Union with Teaching Excellence Awards this year. "Teaching is the lifeblood of what we do as a university, and I'd like to be the first to thank Clara and Chris for their outstanding commitment in this important area," says Bart Beaty, Professor and Head of the Department of English. Finalists for W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Announced Depeartment of English professor, Suzette Mayr has made the shortlist for the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, which recognizes literary achievement by Calgary authors. The award will be presented on June 13 (more). 2012 Alberta Literary Awards The finalists have been announced for the 2012 Alberta Literary Awards and members of the Department of English have been shortlisted for two awards. Suzette Mayr is in the running for the Georges Bugnet Award for Fiction for her novel Monoceros, and Ph.D. student, Jon Flieger, for the Howard O'Hagan Award. His short story, “Transfers”, appeared in The Malahat Review.
CALL FOR PAPERS for FORTHCOMING SPECIAL ISSUES OF ARIEL Visions and Trends in Third-Generation African Narratives: Postcolonial Ecocriticisms among Settler-Colonial Nations For further information and submission guidelines for both CFPs, click here. English Department NewsletterA new year and our top news to cheer us through the winter doldrums. Learn more in the newsletter.
| Employment OpportunityThe Department of English invites applications for a Tier One Canada Research Chair in Creative Writing. This appointment will be at the Associate or Full professor level. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Click here for further information. Spring 2012 English CoursesPre-session study information now available. Attention Prospective English Graduate Students:2012-2013 Graduate course descriptions
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