Overview
The English (BA, MA, PhD) program at Dalhousie University provides a comprehensive study of literature, language, and culture. Objectives include developing critical thinking, analytical writing, and interpretive skills through engagement with texts from diverse historical periods, genres, and global contexts. Unique features encompass a focus on Canadian and Atlantic literature, interdisciplinary approaches integrating digital humanities and film studies, and opportunities for creative writing and research.
Career Prospects
Graduates pursue diverse careers in education, publishing, media, law, and public service. The program prepares students for roles requiring strong communication and analytical abilities, with many advancing to further academic study or professional fields like journalism and policy analysis.
Key Faculty/Staff
The Department of English features faculty specializing in areas such as modernist literature, postcolonial studies, and rhetoric, contributing to a supportive research environment.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Students have access to the university's extensive library collections, including rare books and digital archives, and partnerships with cultural institutions in Halifax for literary events and internships.
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