It’s always risky to make predictions, especially optimistic ones; but I’ve noticed that one of the salutary debates emerging in the new century regarding literary studies -- and by extension the ...

Asking students to dissect the motivations of a character in a book is doing more than teaching them about plot and characterization. This exercise also helps students learn to see different ...

Deakin University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Should Australians be as familiar with David Williamson as with Shakespeare? Should we measure our Jane Austen with sufficient ...

The New School's Certificate in Teaching English (CTE) program offers a path into a field of growing opportunity for students passionate about cross-cultural exchange, languages, teaching, travel, and ...

Reading fiction is an emotional experience. Feeling emotions – even negative emotions such as sadness – drives reading and helps us enjoy books. Research from the National Literacy Trust, a UK charity ...

A B.A. (Hons.) English Literature is a popular course for students interested in literature, media, journalism, writing, and ...