English Department Blog
It’s that time of the year lit lovers anticipate with wonder and joy: awards season. From naysayer to cheerleader, everybody’s got something to say about literary awards. Do they really showcase the best of the best? Are they biased and subjective? Elitist? Are they the surest route to fame and fortune? Whatever your take … Read more
by Heather Davis-Fisch We live, now more than ever, in a performing society. Performances—both live and technologically mediated—are all around us. Ask the average person how many theatre events they’ve attended lately and you will probably be met with a confused head tilt. But ask how many performances they’ve seen and chances are they’ll … Read more
by Miriam Nichols In Winter 2016 the English Department is offering a new course addressing two of our favourite topics: gender and literature. English 401 combines fiction, poetry, drama, visual art, and critical prose in an exploration of gender constructions. The course begins with a section on the archaic Eros with readings of Hesiod, Sappho … Read more
Everybody’s been joking that there’s something in the water: Heather McAlpine, Ceilidh Hart, and Michelle Superle are all on maternity leave with new babies. We’re happy to announce that moms and babes are all healthy, happy, and at home catching up on their reading. Georgina May McAlpine Wetmore arrived on June 20th, 2015. Her … Read more