English

6 months 1 week ago

Literary canons are flawed, and our courses should reflect that

Introductory English classes, like ENGL100 and 200, are typically composed of texts by white men. While these texts are pulled from the literary canon, and no doubt have merit, they aren’t diverse. And that’s a problem.Continue...

1 year 1 month ago

Professor was under investigation for sexual harassment before his death

Former English Professor Andrew Bretz, who passed away on Aug. 21, 2018 at the age of 42, was under investigation for sexual harassment by the University in the months leading up to his death.Continue...

2 years 7 months ago

Queen’s community mourns Professor Andrew Bretz

After spending only a year at Queen’s, Professor Andrew Bretz passed away on Aug. 21 and left behind a legacy of excellence in research and teaching. He was 42.Continue...

3 years 4 months ago

ArtSci introduces Masters of Philosophy in English Literature program

As of fall 2018, the University will offer a new two-year Masters of Philosophy in English Literature program. It will provide students with guaranteed entry into a PhD in the same field.Continue...

3 years 8 months ago

Lost in Austen after 200 years

On the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death, there is still no sign of her work fading to the background of the literary world.Continue...

4 years 10 months ago

Dream Courses selected for fall semester

In early April, six professors were granted permission and funding to proceed with their carefully-crafted “Dream Courses”.Continue...

Andre Alexis, winner of the annual Scotiabank Giller Prize, appeared at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre to speak about his winning novel and his career.

5 years 2 months ago

Giller Prize winner speaks at the Agnes

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre’s foyer is packed, and there’s a light hum of anticipation as the audience waits for author André Alexis to take his place behind the podium.Continue...