Welcome to the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Cape Town.
Please browse the site for information on:
Undergraduate 2013 courses
First-Year Second-Year Third-Year
A particular welcome is extended to prospective first-year students and 'study-abroad' students.
Study-Abroad students registering for ELL2007F, ELL2014F, ELL2010S, ELL2015S, ELL3005F and ELL3009S will need to select a seminar. Please email your seminar choices to Isa Mkoka to the following email: ell-english@uct.ac.za, Subject line: Study Abroad student: Seminar Choice.
Major in English
Major in Linguistics
The English Literature Student's Library Guide is highly recommended; it has detailed, specialized information for English Students. Alexander D'Angelo is the Librarian for the English Department. Contact details: Alexander.DAngelo@uct.ac.za
Other library sites that you'll need to consult: referencing and plagiarism. Click here for the English Department's plagiarism declaration form and late submission penalties." The Department of Linguistics is housed in the New School for Critical Enquiry in Africa. For information regarding Linguistics courses please contact: Ms Faiza Steffenson, email: Faiza.Steffenson@uct.ac.za
Graduate programmes in the English Department
The Department offers the following graduate programmes:- Honours in English Studies
- Taught Masters in English: Literature and Modernity
- Research Masters in English Language and Literature
- Masters programme in Creative Writing
- Doctorate in English Language and Literature