Department of English
Your writing career begins here
You don't have to be an English major to take Creative Writing courses; they are open to any student or member of the community who wants to apply.
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program strives to advance the careers of Canadian writers. As a part of the Calgary writing community, it engages the community with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of English.
The current Canadian Writer-in-Residence is Teresa Wong.
News and announcements
Summer Reading: Five Slightly Unconventional Chick Lit Recommendations
A scholar who literally teaches a course on Chick Lit shares her picks for books that far transcend the bubblegum-pink beach read...
In the media
In the News: Vivek Shraya, English, in National Post
Pantene and 2SLGBTQ+ Organizations Unite to Encourage Allyship and Inclusivity in the Canadian Workplace
In the News: Vivek Shraya, English, in CBC Radio
Gender-fluid dressing could lead to renaissance in fashion, says advocate
In the News: Vivek Shraya, English, in CBC
20 lessons Vivek Shraya has learned in 20 years of making art
In the News: Uche Umezurike, English, in New Trail
Passion for writing leads PhD grad to academic and literary success
Events
Welcome, Dean Mac Namara!
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Aoife Mac Namara, PhD, has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Arts for a renewable term of five years, effective July 1, 2022.
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