UBC Department of English Language & Literatures

04/08/2026

Call for Proposals: ILSA 2026

What’s on your mind? ILSA Council is inviting you into conversation at our May Gathering.

Whether it’s a deep dive into literary ethics and AI or a practical workshop on getting an agent, we want your voice in the room.

For more info and how to submit, check the website at: https://www.indigenousliterarystudies.org/call-for-conversations-/-appel-propositions

04/08/2026

Today is the last day to register for the launch of Professor Joanne Leow's new book, "Exhumations: Inside the Body of a Petrostate". Join Prof. Leow and her guest panelists at Enabling Arts tomorrow (6:30-8:30 PM) for an inspiring evening.

RSVP now.
https://tinyurl.com/mrxyhdsb

04/08/2026

Join us TODAY for and empower UBC students doing research grounded in refugee narratives, migration, and diasporic histories by donating to the Dr. Y-Dang Troeung Memorial Award!

The award honours Dr. Troeung’s legacy as a scholar, teacher, and public intellectual whose writing continues to resonate today.

When you donate on April 8th (before midnight tonight), you will help unlock additional challenge gifts:

➡️ The first 15 donors will unlock a $500 gift from Dr. Christopher Patterson.
➡️ The first $500 in donations will be matched by Dr. Tiffany Potter.
➡️ The next $500 in donations will be matched by Dr. Elizabeth Hodgson.

Link to learn more details and donate to the award:
https://givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/194328/dr-y-dang-troeung-memorial-award

08/29/2025

📢 The Arts Co-op Program is now accepting applications from undergraduate students!

Join Arts Co-op to build 12 months of work experience and a professional network before graduating. 💼✨

There is only 1 intake per academic year, so be sure to apply by September 18, 2025 for the 2025/26 year.

✅ Visit Arts Co-op website – https://artscoop.ubc.ca/undergraduate/apply-to-co-op/
✅ Find out more on eligibility and application process
✅ Attend an info session for details and to ask questions
✅ Apply by September 18th

08/26/2025

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08/26/2025

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08/20/2025

During Imagine Day 2025, the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures will be participating in the Arts Faculty Fair. We’ll have a table set up in Buchanan Courtyard, and we would love to have you stop by to ask any and all questions you may have about the kinds of courses and programs our department offers. Faculty, staff and students will be available to chat about how new students can get involved with our undergraduate community. We’ll also be giving away free books, buttons and bookmarks!

08/20/2025

The UBC Department of English Language & Literatures is pleased to be hosting a series of progress meetings for honours students who are working on their graduating essays.

If you are registered in ENGL 499 for Term 1, please join us in Buchanan Tower 320 or online on the following dates:

🔵 Monday, September 8th
🔵 Monday, October 20th
🔵 Monday, November 17th

If you are registered for ENGL 499 in Term 2, your progress meetings are scheduled for the following dates:

🔵 Monday, January 12th
🔵 Monday, February 23rd
🔵 Monday, March 23rd

Stay tuned for a recurring Zoom link to be shared closer to the day!

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08/20/2025

The UBC Department of English Language & Literatures is pleased to welcome new and returning Honours students to our annual orientation on September 3rd at 4pm in BuTo 323. The event will begin with a discussion on the program requirements for the English Honours program, which will be followed by a refresher on the graduating essay, ENGL 499, and a Q&A period. Students can RSVP directly on our website. We hope to see you there!

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08/18/2025

To mark the beginning of another academic year, the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures is hosting a welcome back party on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm in BuTo 323. This is an opportunity to connect with your peers, faculty, and staff in the department. Whether you are currently a Major, Minor, or Honours student in our programs, or are thinking of becoming one, we would love to have you join us!

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08/08/2025

The UBC Department of English Language & Literatures is proud to highlight the creative insights and academic achievements of our students. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kailey Bernard, a graduate of the Honours English Literature program.

Head to our website to read the full written interview, where Kailey reflects on her research process, using the critical theories of Julia Kristeva to analyze the creative work of novelist Hanya Yanagihara.

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