Teaching Shakespeare: 21st-century wisdom from the world-renowned Will
A conversation with Professor Deanne Williams on her transformative experiential Shakespeare course, and her recent scholarship.
Tag: Literature
New courses in South Asian and postcolonial literatures offered at York
Professor Vikrant Dadawala, recently appointed assistant professor, teaches the South Asian Literature and Introduction to Postcolonial Literature courses offered by the English department.
Kafka Reimagined: A Review of Elana Wolff’s “Faithfully Seeking Franz”
Wolff’s visionary book traces the legacy and influence of author Franz Kafka for modern readers.
Is getting a humanities degree a pointless endeavour?
As humanities departments see a decline in enrollment, some wonder if degrees in the discipline make sense in 2024
A discussion with the award-winners of the Canadian Jewish Literary Awards
The award-winners of the Canadian Jewish Literary Awards discuss their work and the awards ceremony.
Aaron Tucker: York alumnus and presenter at the Toronto Festival of Authors
Aaron Tucker, York alumnus, discusses his work as an author and poet, his time at York, and his upcoming event at the Toronto Festival of Authors.
A Bold Vision of Peace & Pieces: A Review of B.W. Powe’s Ladders Made of Water
York University professor guides readers through an essential set of writings for 2023 and beyond
Why Read Literature?
A feature article highlighting the benefits of reading, especially literature.
A discussion with Professor Flett on his latest book on perfectionism and its implications
York psychology professor co-authors academic book on perfectionism, first of its kind.
The Book of Grief and Hamburgers by Stuart Ross, York alumni
Stuart Ross discusses how his new book came to fruition and what it means to grieve.