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English Major
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete two of
Examines literary “classicsâ€, 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.
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 |
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Nicky Didicher |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Betty Schellenberg |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D901 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D902 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D903 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D904 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D905 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
An introduction to reading and writing from a rhetorical perspective. The course treats reading and writing as activities that take place in particular circumstances and situations, in contrast to the traditional emphasis on decontextualized, formal features of texts. It prepares students for reading and writing challenges they are likely to encounter within and beyond the classroom. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Daniel Dunford |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Daniel Dunford |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
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and one of
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.
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 |
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Orion Kidder |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D901 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D902 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D903 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D904 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one of
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 |
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Diana Solomon |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Michelle Levy |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and any two of
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.
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 |
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Orion Kidder |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D901 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D902 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D903 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D904 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Diana Solomon |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Michelle Levy |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The study of twentieth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Upper Division Requirements
An English major must complete 32 units in upper division English courses, two of which must come from Group 1 and one from Group 2.
Group 1
Students complete two of
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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Orion Kidder |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intensive study of several Old English poems. Prerequisite: ENGL 300. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 400 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Advanced study of specific aspects of Medieval literature. May be defined by author, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisite: ENGL 304 or 306 strongly recommended. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 404 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
The study of selected dramatic works written in English prior to the Reformation. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Does not include Shakespeare. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 304, 306, 310, 311, 313, or 315. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 407 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The study of selected works of Early Modern poetry and prose written in English, and situated in their cultural context. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 304, 306, 310, 311, 313 or 315. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 410 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
The intensive study of the selected works of an early modern author, situated in their cultural context. This course may be repeated for credit if a different author is taught. Prerequisite: ENGL 203, plus one of ENGL 310, 311, 313, or 315. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 316 or ENGL 416 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Addresses specific issues in 18th century literature in English. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 310, 311, 313, 315, 320, 322, or 327. Recommended: ENGL 205. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 420 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Group 2
Students complete one of
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.
The study of selected works of British Columbian literature. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sophie McCall |
May 11 – Jun 22, 2020: Tue, Thu, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 honours, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 453 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
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 honours, major, joint major and minor students. Writing.
Eight English units must be at the 400 level, excluding Directed Studies courses (ENGL 441 and 442). With permission of the department, other English courses of equivalent content may be substituted for those required in Group 1 and 2. The department may designate up to eight units of program-related upper division courses that are offered by other departments as being acceptable in fulfilling part of the required units in the major program.
Students must maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average in ENGL courses.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°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 ¶¡ÏãÔ°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 ¶¡ÏãÔ°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 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.