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English and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Joint Major

Bachelor of Arts

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and the Department of English have complementary interests in gender, sexuality, and women's issues. This Joint major is for those who share these interests. Students are encouraged to plan their program in consultation with advisors in both departments.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

Students may declare the GSWS portion of this plan upon successful completion of one GSWS course and upon application to the Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

 

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division English Requirements

Students complete the lower division requirement of the English major program, as follows.

Students complete two of

ENGL 101W - Introduction to Fiction (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL101. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Deanna Reder
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Nadine Flagel
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Alessandra Capperdoni
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 102W - Introduction to Poetry (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL102. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Everton
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 103W - Introduction to Drama (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL103. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Peter Dickinson
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Nicky Didicher
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 104W - Introduction to Prose Genres (3) *

The literary study of a variety of prose genres, such as the essay, biography, autobiography, travel narrative, and journalistic writing. May include works which challenge the boundary between fiction and non-fiction. The course is intended to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL104. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Clint Burnham
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 105W - Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture (3) *

An introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Prerequisite: . Equivalent Courses: ENGL105. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Marc-Christian Acherman
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
David Coley
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 199W - Introduction to University Writing (3) *

An introduction to reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Michele Valiquette
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Michele Valiquette
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Michele Valiquette
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Patty Kelly
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Theodore Wisniewski
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

ENGL 201 - Medieval Literature (3)

Anglo-Saxon literature and Middle English literature, in translation when necessary. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anne Higgins
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 203 - Early Modern Literature (3)

A survey of the literature of the period from 1485 to Milton. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tiffany Werth
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

ENGL 205 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (3)

A survey of the literature of the period from 1660 to 1800. May include writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 206 - Nineteenth Century Literatures in English (3)

The study of nineteenth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Leith Davis
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby

and any two of

ENGL 201 - Medieval Literature (3) **

Anglo-Saxon literature and Middle English literature, in translation when necessary. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anne Higgins
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 203 - Early Modern Literature (3) **

A survey of the literature of the period from 1485 to Milton. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tiffany Werth
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 205 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (3) **

A survey of the literature of the period from 1660 to 1800. May include writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 206 - Nineteenth Century Literatures in English (3) **

The study of nineteenth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Leith Davis
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 207 - Twentieth Century Literatures in English (3) **

The study of twentieth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
ENGL 210W - Writing and Critical Thinking (3) **

Advanced practice of writing critical, expository prose in a rhetorical context. Prerequisite: Two 100-division English courses, one of which must be 199/199W or 3 transfer credits in English writing. Students with credit for ENGL 210 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 212 - Metrics and Prosody (3) **

A study of different historical methods of measuring poetry in English, with practice in scanning and analyzing poems using different methods of quantitative analysis (e.g. Syllabic, rhythmic, alliterative). Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. ENGL 102/102W is recommended. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Stephen Collis
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 214 - History and Principles of Rhetoric (3) **

Introduction to the history and principles of rhetoric, and their application to the creation and analysis of written, visual, and other forms of persuasion. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses.

ENGL 216 - History and Principles of Literary Criticism (3) +

The study of selected works in the history of literary criticism, up to and including modern and contemporary movements in criticism. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses.

Students who have completed a flexible pre-major with 18 lower division English transfer units have met the lower division requirements for an English major should contact the Department of English advisor.

Students wishing to major in English are strongly advised to submit a formal declaration to this effect to the undergraduate advisor upon completing all lower division requirements.

* any one, but not more than one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing

** any one, but not more than one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified 200 division transfer units in English

+ recommended and "any one, but not more than one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified 200 division transfer units in English"

Lower Division Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Requirements

Students complete 12 lower division GSWS units, including two of

GSWS 100 - Sex Talk: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Sexuality Studies (3)

An introduction to issues in the study of sex, sexual identity, and sexual culture. Focused on contemporary theories of sexuality as well as representations in fiction, film and popular media from diverse cultural contexts. Students who have completed GDST 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rob Bittner
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GSWS 101 - Gender Talk (3)

An interdisciplinary study of the social and cultural construction of gender, and how ideas about masculinity and feminity shape current issues, knowledge, popular culture, and social policy. Students who have completed WS 101 may not take GSWS 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GSWS 102 - Feminist Action (3)

An historical and comparative survey of feminisms and feminist activism in Western European, North American, and Global communities. Students who have completed WS 102 may not take GSWS 102 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

Upper Division English Requirements

Students complete a total of 20 units, including one of

ENGL 300 - Old English (4)

The study of the basics of the Old English language and the reading of several texts of relative simplicity. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Matthew Hussey
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 304 - Studies in Medieval Literature (4)

Studies of medieval authors, genres or issues, from 500-1500. Texts will be studied in the original language or in translation. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Matthew Hussey
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 7:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 306 - Chaucer (4)

The study of selected works by Geoffrey Chaucer, especially The Canterbury Tales, read in the language in which they were written and situated in the context of Fourteenth century European culture. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anne Higgins
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 310 - Studies in Early Modern Literature Excluding Shakespeare (4)

The study of non-Shakespearean Early Modern Literature. May be defined by genre, theme, or author. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tiffany Werth
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 7:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 311 - Early Shakespeare (4)

A study of the works of William Shakespeare performed before 1601. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students may take both ENGL 311 and 313 for credit towards the English major. Students with credit for ENGL 312 may not take this course for further credit without permission of the department.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Torsten Kehler
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 313 - Late Shakespeare (4)

A study of the works of Shakespeare performed after 1600. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students may take both ENGL 311 and 313 for credit towards the English major. Students with credit for ENGL 312 may not take this course for further credit without permission of the department.

ENGL 315 - Studies in Seventeenth Century Non-Dramatic Literature (4)

Selected works of seventeenth-century poetry and/or prose, situated in their cultural context. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 314 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JD Fleming
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 320 - Studies in Eighteenth Century Literature (1660-1800) (4)

The study of selected works of late seventeenth century and eighteenth century literature, with an emphasis on genres other than the novel. May include some writing from outside Britain, and may be organized by various critical issues or approaches. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 322 - Studies in the Eighteenth Century British Novel (4)

The study of selected 18th century novels, situated in their cultural context. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 408 may not take this course for further credit.

and one of

ENGL 354 - Studies in Canadian Literature before 1920 (4)

The study of selected works of Canadian literature written before 1920. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Paul St Pierre
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 357 - Studies in Canadian Literature since 1920 (4)

The study of selected works of Canadian literature written after 1920. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 356 or 358 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Clint Burnham
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 359 - Studies in the Literature of British Columbia (4)

The study of selected works of British Columbian literature. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

and 12 units of upper division English, four of which must be at the 400 division, excluding directed studies courses (ENGL 441, 442, 443).

Upper Division Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Requirements

Students complete 20 upper division GSWS units. Courses which have high GSWS content may be considered for credit towards this plan. With the approval of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, students may use as substitution credit one upper division course offered by another department.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.