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| blank | Resident Writing Professional Marty Gervais is the author of 13 books of poetry, a journalist and editor, and founder of one of Canada's oldest literary publishing firms ...[more] Click HERE to view Marty's website! | ||
| Alistair MacLeod, recipient of the twenty-second annual PEN/Malamud Award Professor emeritus named to Order of Canada World-renowned author and University of Windsor professor emeritus Alistair MacLeod has been appointed an officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaelle Jean. The Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, was created 40 years ago to recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in all sectors of society. In addition to his acclaimed short stories, MacLeod won widespread praise for his 1999 novel No Great Mischief, including the Canadian Booksellers Association Library Award, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the Trillium Book Award and the Lannan Literary Award. [more] Professor Emeritus Eugene McNamara is a profound voice in Canadian literature. Read a biographical sketch and a sample of his work here. | English is the home of degree programs in English, Canadian, and American literatures and the English language. Our courses deal with language and culture, literatures in their historical and cultural contexts, and such theoretical concerns as the nature of the reading and writing process, how gender and race are represented, and the relationship between literature and other arts. We have many courses in writing ranging from introductory courses to advanced seminars/workshops. We teach composition, creative writing, and editing and publishing. We have a rich extra-curricular culture which includes many visiting speakers and writers, and a growing number of publications. Please send all questions about the English graduate program to: englishgrad@uwindsor.ca To apply to MA programs, click here. Please send all other inquiries to: englishmail@uwindsor.ca | |||