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  • Embracing the Unconventional with English Graduate Student Adrienne

    Embracing the Unconventional with English Graduate Student Adrienne
    2024/05/28

    Deja interviews Adrienne, an ex-English and Writing double major and current English master's student at the University of British Columbia. The two discuss continuing English education in grad school, the value of studying literature, as well as the importance of being a life long learner.


    Blog: ⁠cityofdeja.com
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    1 時間 9 分
  • Taylor Swift & Putting the Humanities into Practice

    Taylor Swift & Putting the Humanities into Practice
    2024/02/26

    In this season 2 premiere, Deja discusses putting the humanities into practice and conducts a close reading of Taylor Swift lyrics from songs "the lakes" and "All Too Well (10 Minute Version). "


    Citations

    • UT Austin Taylor Swift Course Article - https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/news/ut-english-course-takes-a-swift-turn
    • List of Colleges with Taylor Swift Classes - https://www.bestcolleges.com/news/these-colleges-have-taylor-swift-classes/
    • Why Taylor Swift Belongs on English Literature Degree Courses - https://theconversation.com/why-taylor-swift-belongs-on-english-literature-degree-courses-219660
    • Evolution of Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70xT4aA9FayuPmrRAbMrSn
    • The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms (Book)

    Blog: cityofdeja.com
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    32 分
  • The Bookstagram Effect with Ex-English Major Jill

    The Bookstagram Effect with Ex-English Major Jill
    2023/10/22
    Deja interviews Jill, an ex-English Literature major and bookstagrammer from the account @booknerd_reads. The two discuss Jill's longtime reader status, publishing internships, and the ins and outs of the bookstagram community. Jill's bookstagram: @booknerd_reads
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    29 分
  • Storytelling is Powerful with Ex-Creative Writing Major Alyx

    Storytelling is Powerful with Ex-Creative Writing Major Alyx
    2023/09/24

    Deja interviews ex-Creative Writing major Alyxandria Ang, a podcast host, online content creator, and mental health advocate. In this episode, the two discuss the power of storytelling, shifting career paths, the woes of bookish content creation, and more.


    A is for Anxious: A Podcast Diary - https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNCdjhhnEGhLeVASWrW5v

    Alyx's Instagram - @alyxandriaang

    Alyx's YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@alyxandriaang
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    59 分
  • Following Your Curiosity with Ex-Journalism Major Ryley

    Following Your Curiosity with Ex-Journalism Major Ryley
    2023/08/30

    Deja interviews Ryley, an ex-Journalism major by way of an English department. The two discuss the the process of following your curiosity and creativity, the character building that’s yielded from studying the humanities, questionable BookTok recommendations, and more. 


    Spors Girls Club Tiktok: @sportsgirlsclub

    Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠

    Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
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    42 分
  • Mid-Year Reading Check In & What is Mood Reading Anyway?

    Mid-Year Reading Check In & What is Mood Reading Anyway?
    2023/08/06

    Deja chats about her 2023 reading thus far, attempts to define the concept of "mood reading," and shares how it affects her reading habits.

    Mid-Year Reading Check In Blog Post

    Yellowface Book Review

    Alone With You in the Ether Book Review

    One for My Enemy Book Review

    The Atlas Paradox Book Review

    Any Way the Wind Blows Book Review


    Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
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    33 分
  • Literature is Art with Ex-English Major Candace

    Literature is Art with Ex-English Major Candace
    2023/07/17

    Deja interviews ex-English major and bookstagrammer Candace from the account @cecepointofview. The two discuss the life skills one can yield from being well read, literature as an art form, the special value of young adult books, and more. 


    Candace's Bookstagram: @cecepointofview

    Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠

    Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
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    45 分
  • The Creative Writing Process with Ex-English Major Lydia

    The Creative Writing Process with Ex-English Major Lydia
    2023/07/02

    Deja interviews ex-English major (and creative writing minor) Lydia from the book blog P.S. I Still Read You. The two discuss the creative writing process, lost princess stories, and being a publishing hopeful.

    Lydia's Bookstagram: @ps_i_still_read_you

    Lydia's blog: psIstillreadyou.wordpress.com 

    Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
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    33 分