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UBC English Language & Literatures Welcomes New Department Head Dr. Alice Te Punga Somerville

 
The UBC Department of English Language & Literatures is pleased to welcome Dr. Alice Te Punga Somerville (Māori – Te Āti Awa, Taranaki) as our new Department Head as of July 1, 2024. Read this announcement to learn about her leadership approach and aspirations.
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Alumna Q&A with Catherine Slamka (BA 2023)

 
Catherine Slamka is a recent UBC graduate who majored in English Language and Literature. Read this Q&A to learn how an Arts education can inspire a combination of creative and analytic thinking that is increasingly relevant to career success, and its surprising advantage in Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.

Congratulations, UBC EL&L Class of 2024!

 
Congratulations to the UBC English Language & Literatures Class of 2024! Read this message from our Department Head, Dr. Alice Te Punga Somerville, in celebration of your achievements.

Professor Emeritus Paul Stanwood, 1933 – November 14 2024

 
EL&L is saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Paul Stanwood. His funeral is to be held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Vancouver at 11:00 am on November 30th, students and colleagues are welcome. Read his obituary, via the Vancouver Sun.
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Featured Events

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EL&L Visiting Speaker Lecture | “Why Read Sir Charles Grandison?” with Dr. Alison Conway

 
February 10, 2025
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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place Buchanan Tower 323

2024/2025 Dorothy L. Black Lecture | “Caring for Others: Intimacy and Asian Life in the Archives of Occupation” with Dr. Nadine Attewell

 
March 20, 2025
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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place Buchanan Tower 323
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