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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William Shakespeare’s First Folio published in 1623 gifted to UBC Library

 
The First Folio, as it’s also known, includes 36 of Shakespeare’s 38 known plays, edited by his close friends, fellow writers and actors. The 1623 publication is considered the most authoritative of all early printings.

Professor Stephen Guy-Bray Elected to the Royal Society of Canada

 
Dr. Guy-Bray was one of the first Canadian scholars working in what was then Gay and Lesbian Studies; he has made significant contributions in this field for the last thirty years.

Listening for Echos: Bridging Community and Classroom Practices with Professor Phanuel Antwi

 
In this interview, Dr. Phanuel Antwi shares how the coming together of pedagogical and curatorial practices can change the weather of the current moment, whether it’s in the classroom or an art exhibition. 
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Land Acknowledgment

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

January 28, 2022
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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