About the Department of English

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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

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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

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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

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