Department of English
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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.
ArtsCast 7: Stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world
Archaeology professor Dr. Elizabeth Paris discusses her recent discoveries on the business of stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world and how it reflects the Mayans' advanced understanding of the ecological importance of beekeeping.
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 Meg Braem.
News and announcements
English student explores how we understand climate change through narrative
PhD student, Killam Laureate Leah Van Dyk examines the literature of climate change...
In the media
In the News: Aritha van Herk, English, in CBC News
Creative writing student tapped to moonlight as video game writer
In the News: Aritha Van Herk, English, in CBC News
OPINION | Looking south, at a shuddering elephant
In the News: Rebecca Sullivan, English, in Conversation Canada
Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ ignites the wrong debate on young girls’ sexuality
In the News: Amy LeBlanc, English, in The Gauntlet
U of C writer Amy LeBlanc named one of Alberta’s Emerging Artists
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