
English Literary Studies at UCT
A degree in English Literary Studies prepares you for any role in which skills like close reading, clear writing and critical thinking are crucial.
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Why Literary Studies?
A degree in English Literary Studies prepares you for any role in which skills like close reading, clear writing and critical thinking are crucial.
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Prof Sandra Young receives Folger Shakespeare Library Fellowship
The Department congratulates Professor Sandra Young , who has been the recipient of a long-term Fellowship at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, during her sabbatical year.
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Writer's Seminar with Wisani Mushwana
The Department of English Literary Studies and the Institute for Creative Arts warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, 17 August from 17h30-19h00 (Hiddingh Hall) for the next instalment of our 2023 edition of The Writers’ Seminar.
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Book Launch: A Soft Landing by Wisani Mushwana
The Department of English Literary Studies is extremely proud and excited to share that one of our literary scholars Wisani Mushwana has published his first book 'A Soft Landing'.
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The Writers' Seminar with Peter Anderson
The Department of English Literary Studies and the Institute for Creative Arts warmly invite you to join us on Thursday May 4th from 17h30-19h00 (Hiddingh Hall) for the next instalment of our 2023 edition of The Writers’ Seminar.
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