For more than a century, the Department of English and Comparative Literature has fostered a deep engagement with literature and language at San Diego State University. In our classrooms, students develop depth of perspective and critical acumen as they study the literatures of the world—from ancient times to the digital era—and prepare for careers in law, business, education, digital industries, writing, editing and publishing, and public service. 

The department affirms San Diego State University’s Commitment to a diverse campus climate that promotes human dignity and mutual appreciation for each member of our community. Freedom from discrimination, harassment, and violence against persons or property is a basic right and is requisite for learning.

Take Your Scholarly Writing to New Heights!

Literary scholarship tutoring available: 

• Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m
• Tuesdays 2 - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursdays 1 - 4:30 p.m.

in the Arts & Letters building, AL-232
Schedule an Appointment

APR
18

Speaker Author/Illustrator Helen Wu
 2:00 pm
LA-61

NCSCL Spring Keynote Speaker Helen Wu is the author of "Long Goes to Dragon School" and "Tofu Takes Time. "

APR
24

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
LL-430

Katie Farris will read from her most recent publications including the poetry collection, "Standing in the Forest of Being Alive."

MAY
3

Digital Humanities Showcase
 10:00 am
Digital Humanities Center (Love Library, Rm 61)

Join the Digital Humanities Initiative and Digital Humanities Center for our annual DH Showcase—a celebratory exhibition of the broad range of creative-critical digital work happening across our campus. 

Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Lashon Daley

Milo Imagines the World
Matt de la Peña

Forgive the Body This Failure
Blas Falconer

“Introduction: New Texts, Approaches, and Technologies”
Edith Frampton

“The Queerness of Industrial Music”
Yetta Howard

“The Mattering of Black Lives: Octavia Butler’s Hyperempathy and the Promise of the New Materialisms”
Diana Leong