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

Clare Murray Fooshee Literary Contest - NOW CLOSED - Winners to be annouced on April 4th, 2025

Please join us, April 4th, 2025, and guest Christine Wu when we announce and celebrate the winners of this year's Fooshee prizes. (Poster for event is below.)

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.

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Our Undergraduate Creative Writing Journal

Dalhousie's literary journal Fathom is a student-run publication showcasing the creative work of undergraduate students at Dal and King's.

Important Departmental Dates:

4 APRIL – TA PAY DAY
4 APRIL – GUEST SPEAKER CHRISTINE WU – FAMILIAL HUNGERS READING @ THE GRAWOOD & FOOSHEE PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCMENT
6 APRIL – FATHOM LAUNCH PARTY – GLITTER BEAN – 5-630PM
7 APRIL – LAST DAY OF CLASSES
8 APRIL – STUDY DAY – NO CLASSES
8 APRIL - FASS FACULTY MEETING – ONLINE
9 APRIL – EXAMS BEGIN
15 APRIL – MONTHLY DEPARTMENT MEETING, ROOM 2190 – PLANNING MEETING 10AM -4PM
18 APRIL – GOOD FRIDAY – HOLIDAY, OFFICE CLOSED
18 APRIL – TA PAY DAY
20 APRIL – EASTER
25-28 APRIL – AFTERWORDS FESTIVAL – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
26 APRIL – LAST DAY OF EXAMS
27 APRIL – RESIDENCE CLOSE IN HALIFAX

For more details on important dates at Dalhousie, please visit:

https://www.dal.ca/study/plan-your-degree/important-dates.html

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