Department of English & Drama

Statement on Racism by the Department of English & Drama

Welcome to the Department of English & Drama (5th floor, Maanjiwe nendamowinan Building)! We offer three English programs (Specialist, Major, Minor) that are the same as those on the St. George campus, along with a Minor in Creative Writing, and three Drama programs (Specialist, Major, Minor) and a Minor in Game Studies that are unique to UTM. We are also the home of Canadian Studies at UTM. Faculty expertise includes all literary forms and periods; their historical, social and material contexts; literary and performance theory; theatre history; game studies; and creative writing.

Why study in the Department of English & Drama?

We're doing more than training skilled workers; we're cultivating the next generation of problem-solvers, high-level communicators, and creative innovators. In English & Drama, you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scholars, theatre specialists, and creative writers! You'll develop exceptional abilities to think critically, write clearly and convincingly, conduct research, engage collaboratively, and perform, opening up a wide range of careers. Many English & Drama graduates go on to become lawyers, teachers, authors, and actors, but they also become entrepreneurs, journalists, advertising executives, investment advisors, public relations officers, and government officials. The possibilities are endless! Our students are especially well-positioned for admission to advanced degree programs in the Humanities, Law, Medicine, and Business, and by combining a major in English or Drama with one in Science or Social Science, you’ll give yourself an edge in any field.

Our Undergraduate Advisor, Megan Janssen-McBride, is here to provide support to all English & Drama students! To get in touch with her, send an email at edadvisor.utm@utoronto.ca. She is also happy to meet with you online via Zoom or MS Teams, by telephone, or in person, by appointment.