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Words Matter is an English Literature Blog by York St John University.
Here at York St John, our approach to Literature is simple: words matter. Words shape the world we live in, books can and have changed the world and the connections between the written page and the concerns of the 'real' world are a crucial part of our work. Our blog celebrates this philosophy.
Words Matter
2M ago
In the second of two blog posts looking back at Black History Month, Dr. Sarah Lawson Welsh discusses the importance of the representation of Caribbean writers and artists. She is …
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Words Matter
3M ago
In the first of two blog posts looking back at Black History Month, Dr. Sarah Lawson Welsh introduces her choices for the display in the York St John library foyer. …
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Words Matter
3M ago
This year’s Words Matter Prize has been awarded to BA English Literature & Film Student Liam Durbin. The prize recognises outstanding academic achievement by students completing the first year of …
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Words Matter
3M ago
Join us for the fifth annual Words Matter Lecture on Thursday 10th November, at 5pm. Book here for a free ticket. The event is open to all, and includes a …
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Words Matter
4M ago
I’ll be honest: I chose to study literature to learn more about culture. Yes, that’s a broad statement. But, thanks to my religious and censored upbringing, I didn’t know much …
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Words Matter
4M ago
Second Year Literature Students are all invited to a dedicated Welcome Session in Week 1. See below for a message from our Level 5 Coordinator, Dr Adam J Smith. Dear …
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Words Matter
4M ago
York Shakespeare Project’s The Tempest is touring around North and East Yorkshire between Sept 23rd and Oct 1st 2022, culminating with a special performance at The York Theatre Royal. Book …
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Words Matter
4M ago
Our MA Have you been considering postgraduate study in English Literature? If so, places are still available on York St John’s MA in Contemporary Literature – one of only a small number …
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Words Matter
6M ago
Over the past few months Level 6 student (and soon to be graduate!) Leah Figiel has been working as a Student Research with Drs Zoe Enstone and Adam J …
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Words Matter
7M ago
VOTE HERE! Every year “Words Matter” (the Literature Blog at York St John University) hosts the #YSJBigSummerRead, in which anyone who wants can join us in reading the same book! …
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