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
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Faculty of Arts plays central leadership and collaboration roles across the UCalgary campus
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
Calgary Institute for the Humanities marks 50 years of asking ‘why’
Founded a decade apart, UCalgary and the Calgary Institute for the Humanities have grown together as a home for inquiry, dialogue and big questions
Celebrating 2025 Killam Award recipients in the Faculty of Arts
Advancing knowledge and leadership through distinguished scholarship
Growing up at UCalgary
Pivotal moments and life milestones intersect with the university’s for an alumni family
From award-winning actor to writer-in-residence, Tracy Dawson finds next evolution at UCalgary
The Canadian Writer-in-Residence will host a Literary Café on Nov. 4
In the media
In the News Susan Bennett, English, in NPR
Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so
In the News Maria Zytaruk and Bob Brennan, on Radio Canada
Imprimer comme en 1450
In the News CBC/Radio-Canada
Printing Like It's 1450 - UofC Book Arts Lab
In the News Vincent Nwosu, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in the Nigerian Tribune
Nearly 300 Nigerian languages endangered, some may disappear within a generation
In the News Kit Dobson, English, in CTV News Calgary
Alberta’s school book removals spark backlash from educators, authors, students
In the News Jamie Michaels, English, in University Affairs
Holy eureka, Batman!
The Dr. Frank Anton Distinguished Lecture in Economics
Dr. Douglas Irwin, PhD, examines President Trump’s use of tariffs and the motivations behind his trade policy in the Dr. Frank Anton Distinguished Lecture in Economics. His talk explores implications for U.S. trade policy and the global trading system.
March 13, 2026 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
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