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English Honours

Bachelor of Arts

This program is for those with special interest in literature, rhetoric, or writing who wish to pursue studies beyond the major program. The honours essay (ENGL 496) allows for independent research and writing on a topic of the student's choice. Students who are planning to enter the honours program are encouraged to consult the Undergraduate Advisor or Undergraduate Chair.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below. Completion of ENGL 364 is required prior to admission to the honours program.

Lower Division Requirements

Students proposing to enter the honours program will complete the same lower division ENGL courses as English majors (see below). Normally a 3.5 GPA in all 間眅埶AV English courses and a CGPA of 3.0 are required for acceptance and continuance.

Students complete two of

ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3) *

Examines literary classics, variously defined, apprehending them both on their own terms and within larger critical conversations. May incorporate the comparative study of work in related artistic fields and engage relevant media trends. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Torsten Kehler
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 12:301:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:302:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:302:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:302:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:3011:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:3011:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3) *

Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nathan Szymanski
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:307:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 7:308:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3) *

Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 103W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nadine Flagel
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:301:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:301:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:303:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:303:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:304:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:304:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3) *

Introduces students to the relationships between writing and purpose, between the features of texts and their meaning and effects. May focus on one or more literary or non-literary genres, including (but not limited to) essays, oratory, autobiography, poetry, and journalism. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 104W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 115W - 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. Students with credit for ENGL 105W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicky Didicher
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:303:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:304:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:304:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:304:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 4:305:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 4:305:20 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
Daniel Dunford
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:305:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Daniel Dunford
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 5:308:20 p.m.
Vancouver

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.

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.

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:301:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:3010:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 10:3011:20 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.

and 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.

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.

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:301:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:3010:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 10:3011:20 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.

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 Instructor Day/Time Location
Nikhil Jayadevan
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 12:301:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:302:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:3010:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 208 - 21st Century Literatures in English (3) **

Explores twenty-first century and contemporary literatures in English. May Include late twentieth-century literature. The course may cover the role of new media, transnational perspectives, contemporary critical theory, and emerging and/or mixed genres such as the graphic novel. Prerequisite: Two 100-level English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

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. Quantitative.

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 and should contact the Undergraduate 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

Upper Division Requirements

English honours students must obtain 48 upper division ENGL 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.

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.

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.

and one of

ENGL 310 - Studies in Early Modern Literature to 1660 (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.

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
Ronda Arab
May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:307:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 May 7 Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 7:309:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
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.

and one of

ENGL 320 - Studies in Eighteenth Century Literature (1660-1800) (4)

The study of selected works of late seventeenth century and eighteenth century literature. 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 Eighteenth Century Authors (4)

The study of selected 18th century works, 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.

ENGL 327 - Studies in Romantic Literature (4)

Addresses issues in Romantic literature in English. May include texts in a variety of genres and be organized according to various critical approaches. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 330 - Studies in Victorian Literature (4)

Addresses specific issues in Victorian literature in English. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach and may include literature from outside of Britain. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 329 or 333 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

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.

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 Day/Time Location
Distance Education
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.

ENGL 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors (4)

Examines works of popular fiction by Indigenous authors, and their use of specific genres (e.g. the mystery novel, vampire thriller, sci fi, comic book). Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students who have taken FNST 322 under this topic, or FNST 360 may not take this course for further credit.

ENGL 453W - Aboriginal Literatures (4)

The intensive study of selected works of aboriginal writers. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisite: Two 300 division English courses. Strongly recommended: At least one First Nations Studies course. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 453 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 455W - Topics in Canadian Literature (4)

Advanced seminar in Canadian literature. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Writing. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 354, 357, or 359. Students with credit for ENGL 455 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 457W - Topics in Asian North American Literature (4)

Investigates topics in Asian-Canadian and/or Asian-American literature. The course may vary according to theoretical, historical or geographical focus. Prerequisite: One 300 division English course. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Writing.

and all of

ENGL 364 - Literary Criticism: History, Theory, and Practice (4)

The study and application of select literary theories. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Recommended: ENGL 216.

ENGL 494 - Honours Research and Methods Seminar (4)

Introduces students enrolled in the English honours program to the basic methodological issues and procedures that define the field, and provides them with the opportunity to work with a faculty supervisor in researching a specific topic for their honours graduating essay. Prerequisite: Permission of the department, plus normally a minimum of 90 units, including credit or standing in two 100 division English courses, two 200 division English courses, and four 300 or 400 division English courses, one of which must be ENGL 364.

ENGL 496 - Honours Graduating Essay (4)

Prerequisite: Lower division requirements for the English major. Open only to students who have been accepted into the English honours program, and who have completed ENGL 494.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD

Of the 48 upper division ENGL units, 20 must be 400 division English, excluding directed studies courses (ENGL 441 and 442).

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Requirements

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

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at 間眅埶AV
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 48 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
  • Students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
  • students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to 間眅埶AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements 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 間眅埶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

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through 間眅埶AV study.
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through 間眅埶AV study.

Elective Courses

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