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Jim Miller Awarded Fulbright to Teach in South Africa
Jim Miller, the chair of American Studies and a very popular professor of English (he is widely regarded as the sanest member of the department, but that might not be saying all that much) will spend the spring semester at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, where he will lecture on and research black Atlantic…
Prof. Chris Sten to Debut New Book at Politics and Prose
Literary Capital, Prof. Chris Sten‘s collection of “Washington writing” appears from University of Georgia Press later this week. Currently, the book is featured in a two-page spread in the press’s spring/summer 2011 catalog! Hailed as “an indispensable guide to the literature, culture, and history of Washington, DC,” Literary Capital gathers historical writing focused on politics…
We want to hear from you
Whether you are a graduate of the department, a current English major, or simply an interested reader, we love to hear reader comments. Drop us a line: chair@gwu.edu We’re always looking for suggestions — and volunteers — for our features. We’re particularly interested in expanding our featured alumni section, and in featuring the work, projects…
Margaret Soltan on the BBC
Those of you who read University Diaries know that our own Margaret Soltan was recently interviewed by the BBC about Norman Maclean. You can listen to her interview here (scroll down a bit). Share on FacebookTweet
Representing India
Speaking of Kavita Daiya, current undergraduates rejoice! After a long leave to research a book in India, Professor Daiya returns to teach this fall. Don’t miss this course: English 173Representing History: Nation and Romance in Contemporary Indian Literature and Cinema 11:10 am – 12:25 pm TR; Phillips Hall 510 This course explores the 20th and…
We’re busy this spring. Really busy.
Here is a list of planned public events offered by the English Department this spring. There is lots available for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the wider community. Please put at least one of these events on your calendar. Several other events are in the works; please check back here for updates. JLL…