English Department Events

Clark University Presents: Women in Horror Month

It may not be Halloween season but ghouls, witches, and warlocks are going to hit Clark University’s campus this February as the campus celebrates Women in Horror Month. “It is to celebrate a population of writers and artists that aren’t usually in the forefront,” said Jacqueline Morrill, who teaches interdepartmental/nondepartmental courses (IDND) including a “Writing:…

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English Department News, Studying English

Clark Students Get Firsthand Look into Shakespeare Adaptation

Assistant Professor Justin Shaw’s “Advanced Studies in Shakespeare” have gone beyond typical studies of The Bard to explore race, health, sexuality, and more. Students have read a variety of stories, but recently they were able to dive deeper into James Ijames’ “Fat Ham” after the playwright visited the class. “It’s a modern adaptation of Hamlet…

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