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Welcome to the Department of English. Here you will encounter ideas, both new and old, and texts, both experimental and traditional. You will read some of the best works in literature and culture; you will engage in provocative conversations about meaning, history, the future, your identity, and your place in the world.

We offer degrees in English and communication studies, diplomas in creative writing and performance and communications media, and a certificate in film studies.

All of our programs are designed to help you think critically, read closely, and write effectively. Whether you are pursuing a major, a minor, an honours, or a graduate degree, you will find a diverse range of courses taught by dynamic and engaging professors.

In the Spotlight: Gregory J. Power and Jeroboam Poetry Competition

2024 Gregory J Power and Jeroboam Competition Information:

Submissions are invited from full‐time or part‐time
students of Memorial University for the 2024 Gregory
J. Power Poetry Competition. Only graduate and
undergraduate students of this university are eligible
to enter the competition. Awards will be given for
original, unpublished poetry.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Friday, March 15th, 2024

 

Winners to be announced, prizes presented on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the SPARKS Festival.

SPARKS Poetry Contest

Calling all poets!

The Sparks Literary Festival is pleased to announce the 2024 Sparks Poetry Contest. We are accepting all poetic forms. There is no entry fee.

Winning poets will receive: $250 for first prize, $150 for second prize and $100 for third prize.

Winners will be announced at the Sparks Festival on April 28, 2024 at 5:10.

Please email up to 3 of your very best poems (no longer than 39 lines including title) to englishhead@mun.ca, no later than 10 am on April 5, 2024.

Please include a cover sheet with the poet’s name, and do not include identifying information on the pages with poem(s) that will be forwarded to the judges to ensure all entries are anonymous.

The Sparks Poetry Contest is kindly sponsored by Mr. Nick Avis and Browne Fitzgerald Morgan & Avis.

Harlow - Fall 2025 - English and Anthropology

An English and Anthropology program will be offered in Fall 2025. Please see the poster below, and visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/harlowfall2025 to keep up-to-date on the program. You can also email Dr. Jamie Skidmore (English) skidmore@mun.ca or Dr. Andrea Procter (Anthropology) at andrea.procter@mun.ca.

 

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