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 exhibit highlights water expertise across fields
BRACKISH brings together students, faculty and UCalgary community members March 6-14
In Memoriam: Helen Buss, Faculty of Arts
Feminist academic sought to expose the bare truths of systems of oppression; campus flag lowered Feb. 29, 2024
UCalgary invites public to engage in reconciliation through free Indigenous Knowledge Lecture Series
3-part webinar series begins Feb. 7
Appointments - Office of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles
Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate student designs the faculty’s 2023 holiday card
UCalgary’s 2023-2024 Canadian Writer-in-Residence set to make a big impact
Francine Cunningham will run Indigenous writing circles, manuscript consultations and youth programming
In the media
In the News Suzette Mayr, English, in The Calgary Herald
Calgary's Suzette Mayr on shortlist for venerable Dublin Literary Prize
In the News Joshua Whitehead, English, International Indigenous Studies, in The Hamilton Spectator
Shaping the next generation of storytellers
In the News Vivek Shraya, English, in The Calgary Herald
Vivek Shraya's digital series, How to Fail as A Popstar, up for five Canadian Screen Awards
In the News Kit Dobson, English, in Globe and Mail
Opinion: The answer to book bans? Read banned books
In the News Suzette Mayr, English, in YouTube
What REALLY haunts us?
In the News Vivek Shraya, English, in CBC News
6 books that inspired musician, artist and writer Vivek Shraya
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program Wrap-Up Event
Join Francine Cunningham as she reads work created during her residency, along with community members she had the privilege to work with on their writing and participants in the Indigenous Writer’s Circle.
May 29, 2024
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Gallery Hall, TFDL
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