Welcome to the Department of English at the University of Oregon. Our nearly 50 full-time faculty members are committed to offering students a broad foundation in traditional British, American, and Anglophone literary studies, as well as intensive coursework in interdisciplinary studies, emerging media, and current critical methodologies. Learn more about the people and programs of the English Department by exploring our website, or contact us via email.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
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Events |
| The English Department, together with the Center for the Study of Women in Society (CSWS), Ethnic Studies, and Oregon Humanities Center, is sponsoring a symposium: "PLACE AND DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE" on March 2, 2012. For more information email Courtney Thorsson. |
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Faculty News |
| The English Department is pleased to welcome three new colleagues this fall. Professor Mark Whalan, who holds the Robert D. and Eve E. Horn Endowed Chair in English, arrives from the University of Exeter in England. Professor Whalan's specialty is American modernism, and he has written extensively on the fiction and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance era. Also arriving this fall is Assistant Professor Stephanie Clark, a recent Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, whose research and teaching focus on Old and Middle English. Joining the faculty as a Career Instructor is Dr.Lee Rumbarger, a modernist and an experienced teacher of writing. We are delighted to welcome Mark, Stephanie, and Lee to the faculty! |
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Find out about our class offering in Argentina!!!
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In Memoriam
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| Students, alumni, friends, and colleagues were saddened this year by the passing of three beloved emeritus faculty members, Kingsley Weatherhead, John Haislip, and Don Taylor,. We send our best wishes and support to all their families, friends, and former colleagues and students. |
