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  • Introducing ELLPL: Advancing Psycholinguistic Research at UW-Madison

    The UW-Madison English Department is excited to introduce the English Language and Linguistics Psycholinguistics Lab, or ELLPL. This lab is dedicated to exploring the intricacies of language processing using behavioral methods such as online tasks …

  • SLAB at UW-Madison: Pioneering Research in Second Language Acquisition

    The UW-Madison English Department proudly presents the Second Language Acquisition Lab, fondly known as SLAB. The SLAB delves into the cognitive mechanisms behind second language acquisition through formal linguistic and psycholinguistic approaches, with a special …

  • Congratulations to Our Graduates of Fall 2024!

    Many congratulations on your tremendous achievements, graduates of Fall 2024! We are all excited about your next endeavor and looking forward to hearing from you as you venture into a new chapter of your life! …

  • Creative Writing Undergrad, Diya Abbas, Pens Review of Danez Smith’s BLUFF

    In a beautiful, rich display of cross-generational engagement, Diya Abbas (Creative Writing major and First-Wave student) recently published a review of Danez Smith’s (Creative Writing and First-Wave alum) newest poetry collection from Graywolf Press, BLUFF, …

  • UW-Madison English Alum Heads Independent Publishing Company

    A New Chapter: Meet Michael Braun, Owner and Editor-in-Chief at Orange Hat Publishing by: Caroline Hensley In February 2024, three-time UW-Madison alumnus Michael T. Braun filled out an alumni spotlight survey for the English department. …

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