Department of English Language & Literatures | University of British Columbia

Consistently ranked in the top 20 English departments in the world, we offer courses and supervision in all areas of English language and literature, across historical and contemporary studies. We are committed to an open, progressive, and innovative blending of research and pedagogy, pushing the boundaries of the discipline while playing a transformative role in the lives of our students.

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Dr. Moberley Luger Awarded a 2025 Dean of Arts Educational Leadership and Innovation Award

Congratulations to Dr. Moberley Luger for being awarded a 2025 Dean of Arts Educational Leadership and Innovation Award! The award offers Educational Leadership faculty time to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

Dr. Danielle Wong Awarded 2024/2025 Killam Faculty Teaching Prize

Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Wong on being awarded a 2024/25 Killam Faculty Teaching Prize! The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty members who are nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of their excellence in teaching.

EL&L PhD Candidate Robyn Peers Awarded 2024/2025 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Congratulations to EL&L PhD candidate and TA Mentor Robyn Peers on being awarded a 2024/2025 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! Robyn has worked as a teaching assistant for over half a decade with the Department of English Language and Literatures, and she also served as TA Mentor for the 2024/2025 year.

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Land Acknowledgment

We are located on unsurrendered traditional territories of the Musqueam. We are committed to realizing that acknowledgment is an active dedication to more just, more accountable relations.

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