Program Overview

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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 the field, including courses in literature, creative writing, and critical theory.

Degrees

• Major
• Joint Honours
• Minor

Courses

The department offers a wide range of courses in English literature and creative writing, including:

• English Literature courses, such as Group III: Special Topics I
• Creative Writing courses

Student Life

Students in the undergraduate programs have access to a range of resources and opportunities, including:

• Academic advising
• Research opportunities
• Creative writing workshops

Resources and Regulations

• Academic Integrity

Frequently Asked Questions

The department provides answers to frequently asked questions about the undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate Advising

The department offers advising services to undergraduate students.

Graduate Programs

Overview

The graduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with advanced training in the field, including courses in literature, creative writing, and critical theory.

Degrees

• MA
• MPhil
• PhD

Applying

• Funding Offers

Courses

The department offers a range of courses in English literature and creative writing, including:

• Graduate-level courses in English literature
• Creative Writing courses

Student Life

Graduate students in the department have access to a range of resources and opportunities, including:

• Research opportunities
• Teaching assistantships
• Creative writing workshops

Graduate Resources

The department provides a range of resources and support services to graduate students.

Creative Writing

Overview

The Creative Writing program at Queen's University offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Faculty and Instructors

The program is taught by a team of experienced and published writers.

Courses

The program offers a range of courses in creative writing, including:

• Fiction
• Poetry
• 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

The program publishes a literary magazine, featuring the work of students and faculty.

Creative Writing Events

The program hosts a range of events, including readings, workshops, and conferences.

The Joanne Page Gallery

The program is associated with the Joanne Page Gallery, which showcases the work of local and national writers.

Research

Overview

The department is home to a range of research initiatives and units, including:

• Finding Out the Woman's Part
• Strathy Language Unit

Publications

The department publishes a range of research papers and books, featuring the work of faculty and graduate students.

Initiatives and Units

The department is home to a range of research initiatives and units, including:

• Finding Out the Woman's Part
• Strathy Language Unit

People

Overview

The department is home to a team of experienced and published faculty members, as well as a range of graduate students and staff.

Faculty and Associate Faculty

The department has a team of experienced and published faculty members.

Graduate Students

The department has a range of graduate students, working on MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees.

Staff

The department is supported by a team of staff members, including administrative assistants and technical support staff.

Emeritus and Retired Faculty

The department has a range of emeritus and retired faculty members, who continue to contribute to the department's research and teaching activities.

WRIT

Overview

The WRIT program at Queen's University offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Courses

The program offers a range of courses in writing, including:

• Academic writing
• Creative writing
• Professional writing

Conferences

Overview

The department hosts a range of conferences and events, including:

• QUCL
• Training the Early Modern Heart Conference & Events

Employment

The department occasionally has employment opportunities available, including:

• Faculty positions
• Staff positions
• Graduate teaching assistantships

Group III: Special Topics I

Tree to Page to Tree: The Literature of Environmental Engagement

This course focuses on the literature of environmental engagement, with a particular emphasis on forests. Students will analyze representations of literary trees in traditional fairy and folk tales, as well as contemporary fiction, poetry, film, and essay. The course will also include activities outside of the classroom, such as campus tree tours and forest bathing.

Readings

Readings for the course will be announced at a later date.

Assessment

Assessment for the course will include:

• Field journal
• Short response papers
• Group presentations
• Final paper with a creative/critical option

Prerequisites

• ENGL 200
• ENGL 290

Additional Information

This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.

Course Details

• Units: 3.0
• Term: Fall 2025
• Section: ENGL 486-002
• Delivery mode: In-person
• Instructor: Molly Wallace