LITERATURE. LANGUAGE. RHETORIC.
Welcome to the Department of English
We offer students the opportunity to study the properties and powers of language—the fundamental means by which we communicate our values, our ideals and vision.
English is not just about the rhetorical and creative aspects of literature. It’s about examining history, culture, psychology, sociology, philosophy and the human condition to determine what a text means in the context of when and where it was written, and how it relates to us today. Courses in the fundamentals of the three main literary genres, poetry, prose and drama, prepare students for the close study of major works and periods of literature from the British, American, Canadian and Post-Colonial traditions. In addition, the Department offers a variety of special courses in Rhetoric, the history of language, literary theory, gender, children’s literature and creative writing. At the senior level, there are more intensive courses concentrating on specific topics such as particular authors. These are conducted in small seminar classes which stimulate open and intensive discussion between students and instructor.
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Department Highlights
The Word on the Street Festival
The Word on the Street festival will take place on Saturday, September 21st. The Lethbridge Public Library celebrates literacy, storytelling, and the literary arts. The festival presents established and emerging authors, storytellers, workshops and other activities.
Dr. David Kootnikoff (Instructor, Department of English) will present "The Write Stuff: A Zine Workshop" at 1:00 p.m. on the Words in Motion Stage.
Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University offices will be closed be to allow students and staff to reflect on the importance of reconciliation.
Open Mic Sessions
Our Open Mic Session on Friday, September 13th was a huge success. See below for upcoming dates. Note: Open Mic sessions will run from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (AH100).
Friday, October 11, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
Shining Student Nicola Alvarez
Nicola Alvarez credits professors for pushing her toward a level of success she had never dreamed of and a path that includes research and work in the realm of emerging Filipino literature and Filipino …
Shining Graduate Cody Chipman
Having just accepted his first teaching position directly out of university, Cody Chipman (BA/BEd '24) attributes much of his success to his loved ones and support network. He now prepares to embark …
Shining Student Neal Smith, English major
By embracing the English program at the University of Lethbridge, Neal Smith found his true academic home, guided by professors who encouraged him in writing and storytelling.
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