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Department of English

By studying and creating literature in English, we enlarge our understanding of the human condition and the power of the creative imagination.

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World Teachers' Day 2024

We celebrate the passionate educators who shape minds and inspire growth across the College of Liberal Arts. Thank you for all that you do.

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Welcome New Faculty!

Please join us in welcoming several new faculty and instructors to the College of Liberal Arts community.

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Getting on the Same Page About Book Bans

Lianna Farber teaches ENGL 1004, the popular class on banned books twice this year. We asked her to share some insights into this nuanced issue and the power of books.

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Upcoming Events

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Posthumanities and Latin America Symposium

A two-day symposium on debates, practices, and philosophical approaches to the posthuman condition, recognizing life's interconnectedness and technology's impact.

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Matar Family Lecture 2024

Lecture: "Gaza on Screen in a time of Genocide," followed by film screening of Vibrations from Gaza Rehab Nazzal (2023) and The Offing by Oraib Toukan (2021).

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Elif Batuman Reading

The author of the the novels The Idiot and Either/Or discusses her work.

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