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.
Department Bookshelf
//All Books//

Snapshots: Teaching Los Bros Hernandez
William Nericcio (with Frederick Luis Aldama)

The Perfect Place Story
Matt de la Peña

Bookishness: Loving Books in a Digital Ages
Jessica Pressman

Rara Avis
Blas Falconer

Rated RX: Sheree Rose with and after Bob Flanagan
Y Howard

Early Modern Others: Resisting Bias in Renaissance Literature
Peter C. Herman










