Welcome to English at Haverford
The English department offers courses in the literary traditions of the English-speaking world. The department aims to develop in its students the ability to respond to texts thoughtfully and critically, and to articulate those responses in clear and fluent English.
In our curriculum, we seek to maintain a working balance between a commitment to the traditional canon of British and American literature and an expanding horizon of fresh concerns, including courses in African-American literature, Asian-American literature, South Asian literature, South African literature, Irish literature, gender and sexuality studies, and courses inflected by particular theoretical foci, such as performance theory, queer theory, post-colonial theory, trauma theory, media studies, and visual studies. This discipline prepares interested students for postgraduate work in English and other subjects; for advanced work in professional and business schools; and for service in government and social work.
Inside English @ Haverford
A Travelling Medievalist
Associate Professor of English Maud McInerney spent the summer of 2009 in a great many interesting places looking at art and architecture from the perspective of someone whose research interests lie in the 12th-15th centuries.
Blogs from a Small island
James Hercher '11 is a junior English major with an interest in creative writing presently studying abroad at King's College, University of London.
Décor and Debris
Professor Stephen Finley and Lewis Bauer '06 Explore the Historic Karakung Valley.
Events
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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4:00Meeting with Tina Zwarg's class.Meeting with Tina Zwarg's class. http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/128662 Hall 201 2010-02-09T16:00:00 2010-02-09T18:15:00
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
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7:00Film screening for English 217b.Film screening for English 217b. http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/124982 Chase Auditorium 2010-02-14T19:00:00 2010-02-14T22:00:00
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
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6:30Reserved for Kristin Lindgren.Reserved for Kristin Lindgren. http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/127432 Woodside Cottage Meditation Room 2010-02-17T18:30:00 2010-02-17T20:30:00
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
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8:00Film screening for Kim Benston's English 217b class.Film screening for Kim Benston's English 217b class. http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125052 Chase Auditorium 2010-02-21T20:00:00 2010-02-21T23:00:00
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
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7:00Film Screening of Kim Benston's English 217b class.Film Screening of Kim Benston's English 217b class. http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125062/1267401600 Chase Auditorium 2010-02-28T19:00:00 2010-02-28T22:00:00