Department of English
Why study English?
At UCalgary Arts Department of English, we go beyond textbook learning.
Our courses will build your skills in speech and writing. We value curiosity and healthy skepticism and teach you to think critically. You'll learn to read and write thoughtfully and effectively, key skills for life and work.
Dive into new worlds and exciting ways of thinking!
Our classes challenge you with lively discussions and stimulating readings. Join us and start something extraordinary.
Your writing career begins here
You don't have to be an English major to Create Something.
Our creative writing courses are open to applications from any student or community member.
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program launches the careers of Canadian writers, bridging the university and the wider Calgary community. The program offers free events, manuscript evaluations, and community connection.
News and announcements
With no 'how to' guide, Schulich students build their own historic Gutenberg-style printing press
Historically accurate printing press now in use at the Book Arts Lab
Introducing our newest Department Heads
Faculty of Arts
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
New publishing awards ensure Faculty of Arts authors reach goals
Monograph supports encourage the publication of new books
“It’s hard to be wise. Let’s talk about it”: Embracing stories of struggle in teaching and learning
UCalgary professor Faye Halpern’s work acknowledges failure as a valid part of education
In the media
In the News Kit Dobson, English, in CBC Radio
Setting standard for school library books
In the News Jim Ellis, English, Calgary Institute for the Humanities, in Global TV
New UCalgary book explores humanity’s fascination with the vast unknown of space
In the News Jim Ellis, English, Calgary Institute for the Humanities, in Calgary Herald
To boldly go: New U of C collection looks at the beauty, mystery and controversy in our obsession with the cosmos
In the News Rebecca Sullivan writing in The Conversation Canada
The Gothic horror of Alice Munro: A reckoning with the darkness behind a feminist icon
In the News Suzette Mayr, English, in Calgary Arts Development
Art to the Rescue
In the News Suzette Mayr, English, in The Calgary Herald
Calgary's Suzette Mayr on shortlist for venerable Dublin Literary Prize
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