Student Literary Competition

The winner of the 3^rd Student literary competition

The jury, consisting of dr. Patrycja Antoszek and dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, decided that the poem “The Shining” stands out among other texts submitted for the competition. The author’s use of metaphor and literary allusion as well as evocative imagery is truly impressive. The poem is coherent and well-balanced showing the author’s linguistic sensitivity and a feel for rhythm. The way in which the work engages in a dialogue with American poetic tradition reveals the author’s literary talent and a passionate mind.

The author of the poem is Ms Alicja Świca, a student of the 3^rd year BA studies.

Congratulations!

Student Literary Competition sponsored by the Institute of English Studies KUL is meant to encourage excellence in writing in English.

Eligibility:
The competition is open to all undergraduate students (BA studies) and graduate students (MA studies) registered during the 2016-2017 academic year in the Institute of English Studies.

Description:
You may submit your work within one of the general categories: short fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as song lyrics. You may enter one work in each category.
There is no themed category for submissions.
The text must be in English.
Each entry must reflect the contestant's own work and original writing.

Guidelines:
Entries must be unpublished. Manuscripts must be typed and printed out.
To ensure peer review of your work, your name must not appear anywhere on the document; however, the title of the work must appear on each page of the manuscript. Along with the text you should enclose a separate cover sheet with your name and email address.

Deadlines and Judging:
You may submit your entry to the secretary of the Institute of English Studies, room C-942. The deadline is May 4th, 2017.
The jury consists of Competition Coordinator, dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, and dr. Patrycja Antoszek, Jury member.

Recognition of winners:
Winners will be notified by email. Winning entries will be nominated for the Chancellor’s award and will also receive a prize (in form of a book) from the Institute of English Studies.

Any further inquires should be directed to the competition coordinator:
dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis
ulanief [@] kul.p

The winner of the 2^nd Student literary competitionLublin, May 23, 2016

The jury, consisting of dr Patrycja Antoszek and dr Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, decided that the poem “Fiction or a Wish” stands out among other texts submitted for the competition.

The way in which “Fiction or a Wish” attempts to transform ordinary experience and personal observations into poetic language is promising and intriguing. The skillful use of metaphor and the choice of images reveal the author’s linguistic sensitivity and a feel for rhythm.

The author of the poem is Ms Kinga Mazur, a student of the 2^nd year BA studies.

Student Literary Competition jury:

Dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, Competition Coordinator

Dr. Patrycja Antoszek, Jury member

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Student Literary Competition sponsored by the Institute of English Studies KUL is meant to encourage excellence in writing in English.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all undergraduate students (BA studies) and graduate students (MA studies) registered during the 2015-2016 academic year in the Institute of English Studies.

Description:

You may submit your work within one of the general categories: short fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as song lyrics. You may enter one work in each category.

There is no themed category for submissions.

The text must be in English.

Each entry must reflect the contestant's own work and original writing.

Guidelines:

Entries must be unpublished. Manuscripts must be typed and printed out.

To ensure peer review of your work, your name must not appear anywhere on the document; however, the title of the work must appear on each page of the manuscript. Along with the text you should enclose a separate cover sheet with your name and email address.

Deadlines and Judging:

You may submit your entry to the secretary of the Institute of English Studies, room C-942.

The deadline is April 29^th, 2016.

The jury consists of Competition Coordinator, dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, and dr. Patrycja Antoszek, Jury member.

Recognition of winners:

Winners will be notified by email. Winning entries will be nominated for the Chancellor’s award and will also receive a prize (in form of a book) from the Institute of English Studies.

Any further inquires should be directed to the competition coordinator:

Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis

ulanief [@] kul.pl

(please write “Literary Competition” in the subject line)

2015

The winner of Student literary competition

The jury, consisting of dr. Patrycja Antoszek and dr. Urszula Niewiadomska-Flis, reached a unanimous decision that the story “Blackberry stains” stands out among other texts submitted for the competition.

“Blackberry stains” exemplifies a fresh and original writing; there are no clichés or stale ideas. The author’s voice is strong and engaging. The way the story is presented effectively keeps the reader’s interest. Apart from an intriguing plot and well thought out composition, the author manifests a rare linguistic sensitivity – graceful, elegant prose combines with realistic dialogue and skillful use of metaphor. There is tension, a sense of mystery and a tinge of bitterness, which mixed together in reasonable proportions, seem to present a picture of life.

The author of the story is Ms Agata Weronika Chrobak, a student of the 2^nd year MA studies.

CONGRATULATIONS!