Department of English
Dr. Leila Haddad
Professor of English; Chair of the University Curriculum Committee
Faculty profile
About Dr. Leila Haddad
Leila Haddad teaches American Literature and critical theory while chairing the University Curriculum Committee. Her scholarship focuses on American fiction, narrative structure, and cultural criticism. She leads seminar discussions that emphasize close textual reading and independent literary research.
Dr. Leila Haddad is a member of the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- American literature
- Critical theory
- Narrative studies
- Curriculum design
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 332
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30–4:00 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 332 - Wednesday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Literary Analysis & Critical Theory | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| ENGL 210 | American Literature | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
| ENGL 490 | Senior Seminar in Literary Research | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.