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English Major

Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete two of

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

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.

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
Nicky Didicher
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Betty Schellenberg
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D901 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D902 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D903 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D904 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D905 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3) *

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
Distance Education
Daniel Dunford
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Daniel Dunford
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–5:30 p.m.

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Orion Kidder
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D901 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D902 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D903 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D904 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 1:30–2:20 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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.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
Michelle Levy
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.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.

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
Orion Kidder
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D901 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D902 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D903 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D904 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 1:30–2:20 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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.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
Michelle Levy
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.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.

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 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

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.

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
Orion Kidder
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 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.

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 400W - Advanced Old English (4)

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.

ENGL 404W - Topics in Medieval Literature (4)

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.

ENGL 407W - Topics in Early English Drama (4)

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
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 410W - Topics in Early Modern English Non-Dramatic Literature (4)

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.

ENGL 416W - Early Modern Authors (4)

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.

ENGL 420W - Topics in Eighteenth Century Literature (4)

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

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
Niall Mackenzie
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 1:30–5:20 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.

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sophie McCall
May 11 – Jun 22, 2020: Tue, Thu, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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 honours, 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. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 354, 357, or 359. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students. 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 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.