Department of English Language and Literature

Welcome to the Department of English Language and Literature at Saint Mary’s University, one of the largest departments on campus.

Our undergraduate program provides an exciting experience of studying literature and language with internationally recognized scholars and dedicated teachers. We offer a wide variety of courses leading to both major and minor concentrations, as well as an honours degree. With over 20 full- and part-time faculty members, our English program covers the range of English literature and language studies, from the medieval period to the present. Learn more about our programs!

 


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Dr. Tatjana Takseva, Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, with finalists for the 2026 Atlantic Poetry Prize at The Carleton during the Atlantic Book Awards Festival.
Saint Mary’s Department of English Language and Literature Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Writing Leadership Through 2026 Atlantic Book Awards Sponsorship

A poster congratulating Dr. Marisa Brook for being awarded the 2026 Early Career Researcher Award by CLA
Congratulations to Dr. Marisa Brook for receiving the 2026 Early Career Researcher Award from the Canadian Linguistic Association

An image of the winners of 2026 SMU English Creative Writing Awards
2026 Department of English Creative Writing Awards Winners

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