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Department of English

Welcome to English

Collection of books published by the Department of English

The study of literature involves an understanding of developments in culture, and an appreciation of the intellectual and aesthetic aspects of existence. It encourages us to conceptualise and express ideas about these things, analytically and creatively, and to reason critically. As well as developing cultural insight, studying literature can also help us to cultivate excellent reading skills, skills of analysis and interpretation, and communication skills - oral and written.

The subject English Literature originated as a study of the literatures of Great Britain and Ireland, and of other literatures from the Anglophone world. But it now also incorporates comparative literature and literature in translation from around the world. In our department students can study drama, creative writing, life writing, visual texts including film, children's literature (including folk tales), and the study of non-literary texts.

Undergraduate or postgraduate studies in English will give you the opportunity to acquire skills in communication and evaluation, flexibility and independence of judgement - skills which will equip you for a broad range of careers.

 

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Latest News

Major in Writing - New in 2010! (pdf)

New - MA in Creative Writing goes External from 2010.

The Book of Naomi - Former student's book now coming out as a Vintage paperback in 2010.

New novel by Glenda Guest, 'Siddon Rock'

2009 On-Campus Dates

Faculty of Arts Assignment Cover Sheet (pdf)

Postgraduate Timetable Changes

LIT 804 - Twentieth-Century Literature offered in Semester 2
Contact Paul Sheehan for details (02) 9850 8757.

 

Contact

Department of English
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Tel 9850 8739
Fax 9850 6593

Department Administrator

Frances Thompson
frances.thompson@humn.mq.edu.au