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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Alicia Upano

SEPT 
30

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
LL-430

Laurie Okuma Memorial Reading: Alicia Upano will share excerpts from her debut novel, Everything to the Sea.

 D.S. Waldman

OCT
14

Living Writers' Series
7:00 pm
LL-430

D.S. Waldman will read from his celebrated poetry collection, Atria.

Emma Trelles

OCT
21

Living Writers' Series
 7:00 pm
Virtual

Emma Trelles will share from her most recent works and answer questions from attendees. 
Register in advance for the link.

 

Department Bookshelf

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The Language of Conservation

The Language of Conservation
Sandra Alcosser

Poetry's Playground: The Culture of Contemporary American Children's Poetry

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

The Palgrave Handbook of Animals and Literature

“An(im)alogical Thinking: Contemporary Black Literature and the Animal-Human Divide”
Diana Leong

Befriending the Queer Nineteenth Century: Curious Attachments

Befriending the Queer Nineteenth Century: Curious Attachments
Michael Borgstrom

The Book of Mormon Girl: A Memoir of an American Faith

The Book of Mormon Girl: A Memoir of an American Faith
Joanna Brooks

Doris Lessing: Border Crossings

“From the Nobel to Oprah: Toni Morrison, Body Politics, and Oprah's Book Club”
Edith Frampton

 


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