The Department of Literatures in English embraces new approaches to literary study while maintaining traditional strengths in creative writing and the history of literature in English. In seminars and lecture courses, the department seeks to foster critical thinking, close reading, and lucid writing, while offering instruction in a wide range of genres, periods and traditions, from Medieval and Renaissance literature to contemporary US and global fiction.

The professors of Literatures in English include scholars, theorists, poets, and novelists. In addition to having access to a world-class library system, students can participate in many interdisciplinary opportunities on campus. Lively series of speakers, readings, colloquia and conferences provide a context for sustained learning and debate within the humanities.

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Paul McQuade

Visiting Lecturer

Lindsay Thomas

Associate Professor

Jessica M. Rosenberg

Associate Professor

NoViolet Bulawayo

Assistant Professor

James Simpson

M.H Abrams Distinguished Visiting Professor

Rebecca Morgan Frank

Visiting Assistant Professor

Yichu Wang

Allison Zhou

Sanghoon Oh

Laila Nashid

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