Department of English

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Asher Cookson awarded writing residency & explores his fears

In his final year of a Creative Writing and English degree, Cookson has been awarded the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia Residency at Jampolis Cottage in Avonport, N.S.

Congrats to PhD candidate Sharon Vogel Kubick on her 3rd place win at 3MT

Congratulations to PhD candidate Sharon Vogel Kubik, on her 3rd place win with regards to her presentation on “Servants of God and Slaves of the Devil? Witchcraft, Rulership, and Skepticism on the Early Modern Stage.”, during the 3MT finals. (Photo Credit: Nick Pearce)

Uncovering the scope and impacts of poverty in 2SLGBTQ+ communities

A new national study involving Dal researchers will explore the effects of poverty on the 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada between 2022–2028. (Alex Jackman photo/Unsplash)

Best Canadian Poetry 2025 - Selected by editor Aislinn Hunter, the 2025 edition of Best Canadian Poetry showcases the best Canadian poetry writing published in 2023.

Congratulations to PhD student, Emily Cann for her contribution to this project

Acadia's AAUEC Conference 2025

The Annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference enables undergraduate students to meet and share work with peers at institutions from across the region. Six of our English Undergrads attended the conference this year (Left to right) Olivia Ellsworth, Paul Holley, Tracy Lin, Tessa Schaeffer, Erin Inglish and Keeley Seale.

About the Department of English

Reflecting the exciting expansion of Literary and Cultural Studies in recent years, the Dalhousie English Department offers courses devoted to a wide range of topics, from Jane Austen to Paul Auster, Dylan Thomas to Bob Dylan, King Lear to King Kong. Learn more about the department.

Faculty & Research

Our faculty are outstanding teachers and active researchers. Learn with them as they engage in research spanning medieval manuscripts to narrative in video games. Search our faculty by name or research topic.