English and Cultural Studies
Do you want to leave a good impression on people? Do you want to be able to persuade them to understand your perspective and motivate action? Then, you need to learn how to articulate your thoughts – regardless of whether you’re speaking or writing.
English and Cultural Studies looks at the importance of storytelling to human life and culture. This new program will enhance your ability to empathize with diverse narratives, as well as sculpt your own in ways that influence people and positive change.
Stories
Studying English has led our alumni to inspire greatness with their mastery of comprehension, creative and critical thinking and communication. Learn where their unparalleled grasp of linguistics and literature have taken them, and start to imagine what you can achieve when you know how to motivate others to action through persuasive reasoning and empathy-building.
Professors
Our English & Cultural Studies professors are exceptionally passionate about their course material, and they want to share their excitement about storytelling with you. That's why, this department prioritizes their relationships with students and ensures they are able to nurture talents and interests by providing individualized support. Learn about the educators who will guide you along the journey from timeless literary works through to modern articles and analyzes that speak to the challenges, opportunities and adventures that define humanity and our relationship with the world.
English and Cultural Studies Department
Tenure-stream
- Dr. Teresa Hubel, Chair and Full Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 219, Rm A306, tdhubel@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Neil Brooks, Associate Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 240, Rm V123, nbrooks@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Scott Schofield, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 221, Rm V129, sschofi4@uwo.ca
- Dr. John Vanderheide, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 607, Rm A203, jvande29@huron.uwo.ca
Program sessional and per course instructors
- Dr. Amanda Di Ponio, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 277, Rm A104, adiponi@uwo.ca
- Dr. George Donaldson, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 238, Rm A302, gdonalds@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Adrian Mioc, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 277, Rm A18, amioc2@uwo.ca
- Alicia Robinet, Lecturer, 519.438.7224, V123, arobine2@huron.uwo.ca
Professors Emeriti
- Dr. David Bevan, dbevan@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Peter Hyland, phyland@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Dermot McCarthy, mccarthy@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Corrine Davies, cedavies@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Elizabeth Revell
English and Cultural Studies Course Intro
Storytelling is an ancient art that has helped preserve valuable human narratives that continue to hold significant relevance and meaning - even amidst today's digitally-focused generation. Narratives of love, loss, struggle and perseverance ring as true for audiences today, as they did when performed under the direction of the Bard and the reign of Elizabeth I. As a student within the English & Cultural Studies program, you will learn to recognize these powerful themes and derive meaning from their analysis that can be applied to support your personal and professional growth.
Huron's English & Cultural Studies courses are as diverse as they are intriguing and challenging. Choose the topics that most interest you, and prepare to become submersed in a world of inward and outward reflection that will strengthen your understanding of history, culture, and most importantly, what makes us human.
After your first year, you can explore issues such as: reading literature since the digital turn, from heroes to superheroes, African-American social movements, music in culture, women’s literature, film and popular culture, indigenous literature, popular culture and film, creative writing.
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
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ENG 1027F The Storyteller's Art I: Introduction to Narrative | Schofield / Mioc | 550)View course outline (551)View course outline |
ENG 1028G The Storyteller's Art II: Topics in Narrative | Donaldson/ Mioc | (550)View course outline (551)View course outline |
ENG 1042E Literature and Cultural Representations | Di Ponio/ Brooks | 550)View course outline (551)View course outline |
ENG 2028F Topics in Literature and Film: Queer Futurity Intersections of Sexuality and Gender | King | View course outline |
ENG 2033E Children's Literature | Herra | View course outline |
ENG 2230F Studies in Poetics | Brooks | View course outline |
ENG 2265G Introduction to Theory | King | View course outline |
ENG 2306F 17th Century Literature and Culture | Di Ponio | View course outline |
ENG 2323F Topics in Romantic Literature | Donaldson | View course outline |
ENG 2325G Victorian Literature: Major Authors "Global Victorians" | King | View course outline |
ENG 2354E Canadian Literature in English since 1914 | Robinet | View course outline |
ENG 2695E Backgrounds and Foundations in English Studies | Schofield | View course outline |
ENG 2705F Women and Literature: Special Topics: Indigenous Women & Orality | Brunette | View course outline |
ENG 2824G Special Topics in Cultural Studies: Cultures of Protest | Herra | View course outline |
ENG 3265G Advanced Theory: The Affective Turn: Literature Culture and Emotion | Vanderheide | View course outline |
ENG 3333E Experiential Engagement with Literature and Culture: Forms of Adaptation a Critical Making Course |
Vanderheide/ Schofield | View course outline |
ENG 3771E Comedy: Cultural Forms, Modes and Genres | Vanderheide | View course outline |
ENG 3913G Special Topics: Late 20th Century/Contemporary Performance: Avant-Garde Revisited | Di Ponio | View course outline |
ENG 4871F 4th Year Seminar: African American Artists and Social Movements | Brooks | View course outline |
ENG 4881G 4th Year Seminar in Literary Studies: Music in Culture | Vanderheide | View course outline |
English and Cultural Studies Careers
The question is not what can you do with an English degree - it's what can't you do! Students who take on the challenging subject matter of English & Culture Studies develop a breadth and depth of skills that catalyze their upward momentum in any number of careers, across countless sectors. Whether you want to pursue graduate studies or build brand awareness for a Fortune 500 company, your skills as a writer, researcher and presenter will set you apart and secure your position as a team leader who is looked to for imagination, empathy and motivational communication.
- Copywriter
- Editor or Editorial assistant
- Teacher
- Journalist (digital or traditional)
- Proofreader
- Content strategist, manager and producer
- Human resources specialist
- Librarian
- Advertising account executive
- Lawyer
- Public relations specialist
- Marketing communications maven
- Technical writer and/or editor
- Web content manager
- SEO specialist
- Social media manager
- Author
- Corporate communications director
- Philanthropy/grant writer
Find a Mentor
Key Contacts

Sahana Mazumder, MES
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
