Department of English Language and Literature

Welcome to the Department of English Language and Literature at Saint Mary’s University, one of the largest departments on campus.

Our undergraduate program provides an exciting experience of studying literature and language with internationally recognized scholars and dedicated teachers. We offer a wide variety of courses leading to both major and minor concentrations, as well as an honours degree. With over 20 full- and part-time faculty members, our English program covers the range of English literature and language studies, from the medieval period to the present. Learn more about our programs!

 


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A poster for the 2024 English Department Creative Writing Awards: Margó Takacs Marshall Prize for Excellence in Short Story Writing and Joyce Marshall Hsia Memorial Poetry Prize
Call for Submissions: Department of English Creative Writing Awards
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A poster for a SMU Reading Series event featuring Jack Wong and Sydney Smith
Kids' Lit. at SMU, with Jack Wong and Sydney Smith: an evening celebrating visual storytelling as an art for all ages
Date & Time: 7:00 PM on Thu, 21 November

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Poster promoting Sue Murtagh's new book launch titled
SMU Reading Series: Book Launch, We’re Not Rich by Sue Murtagh
Date & Time: 7:00 PM on Wed, 23 October

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Faculty of Arts
Department of English Language and Literature
Mailing address:
923 Robie Street

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