About the Department of English

Reflecting the exciting expansion of Literary and Cultural Studies in recent years, the Dalhousie English Department offers courses devoted to a wide range of topics, from Jane Austen to Paul Auster, Dylan Thomas to Bob Dylan, King Lear to King Kong. Learn more about the department.
Faculty & Research

Our faculty are outstanding teachers and active researchers. Learn with them as they engage in research spanning medieval manuscripts to narrative in video games. Search our faculty by name or research topic.
Our Undergraduate Creative Writing Journal

Dalhousie's literary journal Fathom is a student-run publication showcasing the creative work of undergraduate students at Dal and King's.
Important Departmental Dates:
03 Mar - Fall/Winter 2025-26 academic calendars available
07 Mar - Speaker Series with Dr. Brenna Duperron - "The Weaponization of DEI Language: Teaching Race, Literature , and Genocide in 2025." - Room 1198
07 Mar - TA Pay Day
11 Mar - FASS Faculty Meeting - Online
13 Mar - Grad Seminar: "Conference Papers & the MA Colloquium"
Room 1130
13 Mar - Speaker Series: "Pedagogy Discussion: Planning for the
Future", - Room 1198
16 Mar - DAGSE "Free Play" Event 7pm - Propeller Arcade
18 Mar - Department Meeting, Room 2190
19 Mar - Fass Staff Meeting - Online
21 Mar - Speaker Series with visiting guests Dani Spinosa and
Kate Siklosi
21 Mar - TA Pay Day
22 Mar - Final Exam Accomodation Request Deadline
28 Mar - Speaker Series: "Faculty Creative Writing Night",
room 1198
For more details on important dates at Dalhousie, please visit:
https://www.dal.ca/study/plan-your-degree/important-dates.html

