Jillian transformed her passion for reading and learning into a fulfilling path as an English major in Stony Brook’s Teacher’s Education and BA/MA Programs. Now gaining hands-on-experience as a substitute teacher during her fieldwork observations, Jillian uses the skills sheRead more…
Faculty Spotlight: E.K. Tan
E.K. Tan is an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies in the Department of English at Stony Brook University. He specializes in postcolonial studies, diaspora studies, and the intersection of Asian and Anglophone literature. Professor Tan’s comforting presenceRead more…
Current Student Spotlight: Olivia Erndl
Olivia’s dedication for teaching masterfully reflects in her studies in both the English Honor’s Program and Teachers Education Program. Her research explores how different reading modes can reshape how students engage with literature, advocating for a more proactive environment forRead more…
Podcasting & Analysis
EGL369: Positioning Black Identity, critically analyzes the tensions surrounding the portrayal of Black identity in the United States through literature and media. Taught by Dr. Neisha Terry Young, the course’s final assignment featured five collaborative group projects designed to addressRead more…
Pizza, Poetry, and Banned Prose
The idea for “Pizza, Poetry, and Banned Prose” emerged during a mid-November Student Advisory Board meeting, a time when spirits were low, and a sense of comfort was deeply needed. A new take on the Department of English’s “Text andRead more…
Current Student Spotlight: Petrina Disanto
Petrina’s visuality has driven her success as an English major, with double minors in Film & Screen Studies and Filmmaking. Currently a videographer for Dean Ric’s upcoming podcast “What’s the Tea?” and an assistant director and producer for an independentRead more…