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Department of English Literature and Creative Writing, Queen's University

The Department of English Literature and Creative Writing at Queen's University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Overview: The undergraduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with a comprehensive education in literary studies and creative writing.
• Degrees:
  • Major
  • Joint Honours
  • Minor
• Courses: The department offers a wide range of courses in English literature and creative writing.
• Student Life: Students in the undergraduate programs have access to various resources and opportunities, including academic advising and career counseling.
• Resources and Regulations:
  • Academic Integrity: The department takes academic integrity seriously and provides resources to help students understand and maintain academic integrity.

Graduate Programs

• Overview: The graduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with advanced training in literary studies and creative writing.
• Degrees:
  • MA
  • MPhil
  • PhD
• Applying: Students can apply to the graduate programs through the university's online application system.
• Courses: The department offers a range of courses in English literature and creative writing at the graduate level.
• Student Life: Graduate students in the department have access to various resources and opportunities, including academic advising and career counseling.
• Graduate Resources: The department provides resources to support graduate students in their studies and research.

Creative Writing

• Overview: The creative writing program at Queen's University provides students with the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Faculty and Instructors: The program is taught by experienced writers and scholars who are dedicated to helping students achieve their writing goals.
• Courses: The program offers a range of courses in creative writing, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
• Writer in Residence: The program hosts a writer in residence each year, providing students with the opportunity to work with a published author.
• Publications: Students in the program have the opportunity to publish their work in various literary magazines and journals.
• Creative Writing Events: The program hosts various events throughout the year, including readings and workshops.
• The Joanne Page Gallery: The program is associated with the Joanne Page Gallery, which showcases the work of students and faculty in the program.

Research

• Overview: The department is committed to research excellence and provides students with opportunities to engage in research projects and initiatives.
• Publications: Faculty members in the department have published numerous books and articles in their areas of expertise.
• Initiatives and Units:
  • Finding Out the Woman's Part: This initiative explores the role of women in literature and society.
  • Strathy Language Unit: This unit provides resources and support for language teaching and learning.

People

• Overview: The department is home to a diverse and talented community of faculty, staff, and students.
• Faculty and Associate Faculty: The department has a strong faculty with expertise in various areas of English literature and creative writing.
• Graduate Students: Graduate students in the department are engaged in a range of research projects and initiatives.
• Staff: The department is supported by a team of dedicated staff who provide administrative and technical support.
• Emeritus and Retired Faculty: The department recognizes the contributions of its emeritus and retired faculty members.

WRIT

• Overview: The WRIT program provides students with the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Courses: The program offers a range of courses in writing, including creative writing, technical writing, and academic writing.

Conferences

• Overview: The department hosts various conferences and events throughout the year, providing students and faculty with opportunities to engage with scholars and writers from around the world.
• QUCL: The Queen's University Conference on Language is an annual conference that brings together scholars and students to discuss topics in language and literature.
• Training the Early Modern Heart Conference & Events: This conference explores the literature and culture of the early modern period.

Introduction to Professional and Pedagogical Skills II

This course is designed to train beginning graduate students in the skills they will need as Teaching Assistants and to help them make the transition to advanced literary study. Areas to be covered include essay-marking, academic counselling of undergraduate students, writing research papers, time management, academic and non-academic careers, and applying for grants. The course consists of a series of seminars and workshops involving faculty members and is graded as Pass/Fail based on attendance and the completion of required assignments.

For PhD Students: ENGL 900