W.O. Mitchell exhibit at UCalgary

Department of English

Why study English?

English is for students who want more than textbook learning. It develops speech and writing, and rewards curiosity and healthy skepticism.

English courses improve critical thinking and teach thoughtful and effective reading and writing. These skills are an excellent foundation for civic and business life. You will discover unfamiliar worlds and exciting new ways of thinking. Challenge yourself through discussion, debate, and stimulating readings and assignments.

Marlon James for Calgary Distinguished Writers Program

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 Leah Horlick.

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News and announcements


A century later, pulp magazines still leave their mark on genre fiction

UCalgary prof Anthony Camara says many genres would not be what they are today without the 10-cent magazines of the early 1900s...

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How To Fail as a Popstar (but rock as a TV star)

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I persist only because others have illuminated my path

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New Spring Course in the Book Arts Lab

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In the News: arch Magazine

10 Books, Films, Podcasts and Music For, By or About Strong Women

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In the News: arch Magazine

When Video Games Become the Sophisticated Texts of Higher Learning

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In the News: Rebecca Sullivan, English, in Global News

Anti-drag protests: Calgary’s noise bylaw criticized for targeting counter protesters

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In the News: Rebecca Sullivan, English, in CBC News

Raquel Welch, actor and model dead at 82

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