DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Natasha Trethewey's newly released book, Memorial Drive, was reviewed by Dwight Garner in the New York Times.

Lauren Jackson recently appeared on WTTW's The Interview Show, where she talked about her new book, White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue… and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation.

Juan Martinez was quoted in a January article about a new exhibit at the American Writers Museum, “My America: Immigrant & Refugee Writers Today,” an exhibit in which his work is featured.

In its annual report on 2019-20, Northwestern's Office of Research highlights new hires in English and African American Studies; Marquis Bey, Lauren Jackson, Justin Mann, and Nicole Spigner (pictured above, right to left).

Laurie Shannon gave the 43^rdannual Sidney Warhaft Memorial Lecture, “Calamities of Exposure: Shakespeare and the Natural History of Human Being,” at the University of Manitoba. The lecture was established as a tribute to Manitoba Professor Sidney Warhaft, who earned his PhD in our department in 1954. Former Warhaft speakers include Northrup Frye, Margaret Drabble, Christopher Hill, Frank Kermode, W.J.T. Mitchell, Hortense Spillers, Wayne Koestenbaum, and Timothy Morton.

Litowitz MFA+MA in English and Creative Writing

This program offers intimate classes, the opportunity to pursue both creative and critical writing, and close mentorship by renowned faculty in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Our three-year curriculum gives students time to deepen both their creative writing and their study of literature. Students complete two degrees concurrently --an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English.

• About the MFA+MA degree program
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MA in English Literature

Designed to be completed in one year and flexible in its requirements, our Master's in Literature allows students considerable freedom in choosing courses in English and in related disciplines. Most are planning to move on to Doctoral study elsewhere, improve their credentials as teachers in secondary schools and community colleges, or to take their experience into the business and publishing sectors.

• About the Master's degree program

PhD in English Literature

Our PhD program offers advanced study and research in literary history, criticism, and theory, with excellent opportunities for study between both disciplines and departments. Courses within the department cover major genres, periods, authors, and a broad range of methodological and theoretical approaches. Significant support in professional development and on the job market are cornerstones of the program.

• About the Doctoral program