English (BA (Hons))

Literary study engages with some of history s most creative and articulate thinkers as they contemplate fundamental and persistent questions How do individuals form and sustain meaningful relationships with one another What is the purpose of art How does language record and shape human experience As a student in the English program you will be introduced to the literary tradition in English a fascinating conversation spanning over a thousand years and connecting nations and peoples all across the globe In addition you will be trained in methods of critical reading and writing which will help you to comprehend complex texts and the authors and societies that produced them The skills acquired by students of English are directly applicable to any career that requires critical thinking and effective communication--from education to government law to engineering business to medicine and beyond Just as valuably the study of English will provide you with models and tools for discovering and articulating your own perspective on the many different kinds of written texts that make up our world The Department of English offers courses in British Canadian and American literature Indigenous literatures of North America postcolonial transnational and diasporic English literatures of Africa the Caribbean and South Asia and in the critical and theoretical literature through which literary critics and philosophers have developed vocabulary and methods for describing the forms histories and ideologies of literary art English courses are arranged in four levels Courses at the 100-level introduce students in large lectures to the study of English literature through sweeping surveys of the literary tradition from Homer through the 19th century of literature written in direct response to the events of recent decades or of narrative forms in many genres and historical periods Most 100-level courses include small-group tutorials where students are introduced to critical reading and writing skills essays at the 100-level typically do not require research or secondary sources Courses at the 200-level provide historically geographically generically or theoretically grounded introductions to the study of English literature These include the four gateway courses required of all Specialists and Majors introductions to the major national-historical fields British Canadian and American that comprise literatures in English as well as a wide range of courses that will prepare students for further study 300-level courses focus on particular literary periods on diasporic literatures and on special topics within a literature or literary genre Courses at this level introduce students to research skills and typically require essays that incorporate secondary sources Courses in the 400-level are both advanced and focused unique courses created by Department faculty which often relate to their own research Active student participation including oral presentations is an important part of these courses These courses require a substantial research essay English 400-level courses are open to students who have obtained standing in at least 9 0 credits including 4 0 ENG credits and who have completed ENG202H1 ENG203H1 ENG250H1 and ENG252H1 though exemptions may be made for students registered in our pre-2018 programs

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