Program Overview

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 variety of courses in English literature and creative writing, including:

• Topics in Literary Criticism and Theory II
  • This course explores the field of queer theory, including its history, current state, and relationship to literary study.
  • Students will examine the concept of "queer" and its various definitions, as well as its connections to identity politics, psychoanalytic theory, and activism.
  • The course will also consider the role of queer theory in literary study and its applications to creative works.

Assessment

• Midterm
• Short Essay
• Term Paper Subject to change

Prerequisites

• ENGL 200
• ENGL 290

Additional Information

• Cross-listed and limited seats available.
• ENGL 497
• Units: 3.0
• Term: Winter 2026
• Section: ENGL 497-001
• Delivery mode: In-person
• Instructor: Angela Facundo

Graduate Programs

Overview

The graduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with advanced education and training in literary studies and creative writing.

Degrees

• MA
• MPhil
• PhD

Courses

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

• Courses in literary theory and criticism
• Courses in creative writing

Student Life

The department provides a supportive and stimulating environment for graduate students, with opportunities for professional development and networking.

Research Areas

The department has a number of research areas, including:

• Literary theory and criticism
• Creative writing
• Initiatives and units, such as:
  • Finding Out the Woman's Part
  • Strathy Language Unit

People

The department is home to a number of faculty and associate faculty members, as well as graduate students and staff.

Creative Writing

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

• Overview
• Faculty and Instructors
• Courses
• Writer in Residence
• Publications
• Creative Writing Events
• The Joanne Page Gallery

Conferences

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

• QUCL
• Training the Early Modern Heart Conference & Events