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.
Department websiteRoshon Singh Nandhra
Education
York University, MA
University of Victoria, BA
Departments and programs
Grace Murry
Reymundo Escobedo
Juan Pablo Albornoz
Education
King's College London, MA
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, MA
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, BA
Departments and programs
Hana Widerman
Poet
Education
Princeton University, BA
Departments and programs
Em Setzer
Poet
Sean Sam
Fiction Writer
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, BA