About the Department

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.

Upcoming Events

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Erika J. Simpson

FEB
13

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
Virtual

Laurie Okuma Memorial Reading: Award-winning author, Erika J. Simpson, will share excerpts from her debut memoir, This is Your Mother, and answer questions from attendees.
Register in advance for this event.

François Bereaud

FEB
25

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
LL-430

Acclaimed author and editor, François Bereaud, will read from his short story collection, San Diego Stories.
 

Paola Capó-García

MAR
11

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
LL-430

San Diego Poet Laureate, Paola Capó-García, will share from her most recent works, including the award-winning poetry collection, Clap For Me That’s Not Me.

 

Department Bookshelf

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Minority Reports

Minority Reports: Identity and Social Knowledge in Nineteenth-Century American Literature
Michael Borgstrom

Talking #BrownTV

Talking #BrownTV: Latinas and Latinos on the Screen
William "Memo" Nericcio

The Language of Conservation

The Language of Conservation
Sandra Alcosser

Bookishness

Bookishness: Loving Books in a Digital Ages
Jessica Pressman

Terrorism and Literature

Terrorism and Literature
Peter C. Herman

Poetry's Playground

Poetry's Playground: The Culture of Contemporary American Children's Poetry
Joseph T. Thomas, Jr.

 


Digital Humanities National Center for the Study of Children's Literature SDSU Press Pacific Review Poetry International