English @ SMU

The SMU Department of English is dedicated to the study of the English language and literature.

Like all forms of art, the creations of writers give us direct access to what it means to be human in all its complexity and mystery.

Our committed faculty of teachers and scholars, poets and novelists cover literary productions from the first flowerings of poetry in Old English to the most recent creative work.

Why Study English at SMU?

The SMU Department of English faculty help students think and write with clarity and grace as they prepare to work in a world where communication has become the signature endeavor.

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Upcoming Events

  • Movie Premiere: Moviepotmos

    Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us for the exciting premiere of Moviepotmos, a short film by Dan Moss inspired by Edmund Spenser’s famous poem Muiopotmos. Following the...

  • Creative Writing Lunch Hour

    Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join Hughes Fellow in Poetry Liz Johnson to process thoughts, feelings, and ideas through fun creative writing. Students of all levels are welcome,...

  • Blind Date with a Book

    Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Join SMU English at Fondren Library, near Starbucks, for Blind Date with a Book! Stop by our table and browse a selection of mystery books, each...

  • Stalin Boys Screening and Q&A

    Monday, November 02, 2026, 6:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us as Narrative Now hosts a special screening and Q&A of Stalin Boys, a short film at SMU, directed by Emmy-winning filmmakers Ora DeKornfeld...

  • Stalin Boys Workshop

    Tuesday, November 03, 2026, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us as Narrative Now hosts a Documentary Workshop of Stalin Boys at SMU, directed by Emmy-winning filmmakers Ora DeKornfeld and Bianca Giaever. ...

  • Project Poetica: Poets Beyond the Academy

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join SMU Project Poetica for an evening of poetry, conversation, and pizza! Panel will include: - Megan Pinto - Reed Turchi - Kristin George...

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