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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 217 | Introduction to Canadian LiteratureAn introductory survey of Canadian literature from its origins to the present. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 317 is taken for credit.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 223 | Introduction to American LiteratureAn introductory survey of American literature from its origins to the present. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 323 is taken for credit.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 223 | Introduction to American LiteratureAn introductory survey of American literature from its origins to the present. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 323 is taken for credit.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 231 | Classical Backgrounds of LiteratureReadings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 231 | Classical Backgrounds of LiteratureReadings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 232 | Biblical Backgrounds of English LiteratureReadings in the various genres of Biblical literature with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Biblical literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104. (3-0; 9-0)
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 232 | Biblical Backgrounds of English LiteratureReadings in the various genres of Biblical literature with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Biblical literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104. (3-0; 9-0)
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 290 | Special Topics and Themes in English LiteratureAn intensive study of literature focusing on one particular topic or theme, allowing students to explore literary works across time periods and in different genres that address areas of interest in their liberal arts studies. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 290 | Special Topics and Themes in English LiteratureAn intensive study of literature focusing on one particular topic or theme, allowing students to explore literary works across time periods and in different genres that address areas of interest in their liberal arts studies. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 304 | Literature in PerformanceAn interdisciplinary synthesis of studies in literature and the performing arts, with emphasis on literary texts set to music. Within the discipline of literary studies, students will employ a range of theoretical perspectives and methods to analyze texts from variety of genres and contexts based on close reading, critical writing, and discussion, in conjunction with analyzing the practical and aesthetic elements of music. Students will compare literary and musical disciplinary approaches to literary/aesthetic concepts and devices as part of evaluating the aesthetics of performing literary texts. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 306 | Writing Fiction for ChildrenAn advanced study and application of the tradition and craft of writing children's stories and fairy tales Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 306 | Writing Fiction for ChildrenAn advanced study and application of the tradition and craft of writing children's stories and fairy tales Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 307 | Writing a Literary NovelAn advanced study and application of the strategies and techniques involved in writing a literary novel. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 307 | Writing a Literary NovelAn advanced study and application of the strategies and techniques involved in writing a literary novel. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 308 | Writing PoetryAn advanced study and application of poetic form and content, focusing on evaluating and producing literary poetry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 308 | Writing PoetryAn advanced study and application of poetic form and content, focusing on evaluating and producing literary poetry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 310 | Writing Creative NonfictionAn advanced study in the reading and writing of literary nonfiction, known as the “fourth genre”: topics may include biography, memoir, spiritual autobiography, and/or other personal nonfiction genres. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 310 | Writing Creative NonfictionAn advanced study in the reading and writing of literary nonfiction, known as the “fourth genre”: topics may include biography, memoir, spiritual autobiography, and/or other personal nonfiction genres. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 316 | Poetry in the Twentieth CenturyA study of poetry, its forms, conventions, and innovations in its development during the twentieth century, with particular representation from the American tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 216 is taken for credit.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 316 | Poetry in the Twentieth CenturyA study of poetry, its forms, conventions, and innovations in its development during the twentieth century, with particular representation from the American tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 216 is taken for credit.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 318 | Modern Canadian LiteratureA study of representative works of modern Canadian poetry, fiction, and drama. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 218 is taken for credit.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 318 | Modern Canadian LiteratureA study of representative works of modern Canadian poetry, fiction, and drama. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 218 is taken for credit.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 334 | European Literature in TranslationA survey of European literary classics in translation, examining these works in their historical and cultural contexts. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 334 | European Literature in TranslationA survey of European literary classics in translation, examining these works in their historical and cultural contexts. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 340 | Indigenous LiteraturesIntroduces the burgeoning field of Indigenous literary studies, with a focus on literature written by Canadian Indigenous and Métis authors, poets, and playwrights. Applying “First Peoples Principles of Learning”, students will discuss, experience, examine, and write about several genres, including oral traditions, poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Through literature and language, students will explore the key themes of local knowledge and place, respect, resilience, and trust. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of English, and third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 340 | Indigenous LiteraturesIntroduces the burgeoning field of Indigenous literary studies, with a focus on literature written by Canadian Indigenous and Métis authors, poets, and playwrights. Applying “First Peoples Principles of Learning”, students will discuss, experience, examine, and write about several genres, including oral traditions, poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Through literature and language, students will explore the key themes of local knowledge and place, respect, resilience, and trust. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of English, and third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 348 | World DramaThis survey course of the dramatic literature of the past 2500 years begins with the Greek and Roman classic drama and principal Asian drama. It then examines the Christian drama of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance neoclassical drama of the early modern period, and the 18th century antecedents to the realistic drama of the 19th century. Students also explore the modern drama of the 20th century, and the global contemporary international drama of the 21st century. This is a reading and discussion course that requires students to read major plays and attend live performances of world dramatic masterpieces being performed at local theatres. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
Cross-listed: THTR 348. |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 348 | World DramaThis survey course of the dramatic literature of the past 2500 years begins with the Greek and Roman classic drama and principal Asian drama. It then examines the Christian drama of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance neoclassical drama of the early modern period, and the 18th century antecedents to the realistic drama of the 19th century. Students also explore the modern drama of the 20th century, and the global contemporary international drama of the 21st century. This is a reading and discussion course that requires students to read major plays and attend live performances of world dramatic masterpieces being performed at local theatres. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
Cross-listed: THTR 348. |
| 2024-2025 | ENGL 351 | Shakespeare IAn intensive study of selected works by William Shakespeare situated in their Elizabethan and Jacobean contexts. Works studied may include: Venus and Adonis, the history play Richard III, the comedy The Merchant of Venice, the tragedies Titus Andronicus, Hamlet, and Antony and Cleopatra, and the romances The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: No overlap with ENGL 352
Cross-listed: THTR 341 |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 351 | Shakespeare IAn intensive study of selected works by William Shakespeare situated in their Elizabethan and Jacobean contexts. Works studied may include: Venus and Adonis, the history play Richard III, the comedy The Merchant of Venice, the tragedies Titus Andronicus, Hamlet, and Antony and Cleopatra, and the romances The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: No overlap with ENGL 352
Cross-listed: THTR 341 |
| 2024-2025 | ENGL 352 | Shakespeare IIAn intensive study of selected works by William Shakespeare situated in their Elizabethan and Jacobean contexts. Works studied may include selected sonnets, the comedies The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It, the problem play Measure for Measure, the tragedies King Lear and Macbeth, and the romance Cymbeline. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: No overlap with ENGL 351.
Cross-listed: THTR 342 |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 352 | Shakespeare IIAn intensive study of selected works by William Shakespeare situated in their Elizabethan and Jacobean contexts. Works studied may include selected sonnets, the comedies The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It, the problem play Measure for Measure, the tragedies King Lear and Macbeth, and the romance Cymbeline. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
NB: No overlap with ENGL 351.
Cross-listed: THTR 342 |
| 2024-2025 | ENGL 371 | The Nineteenth-Century NovelA study of representative novels from nineteenth century Britain. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 371 | The Nineteenth-Century NovelA study of representative novels from nineteenth century Britain. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 372 | Romantic Poetry and PoeticsA study of the poetry created by the authors grouped under the term “Romantic.” Students will consider both the poetry and critical theories of these influential authors. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 372 | Romantic Poetry and PoeticsA study of the poetry created by the authors grouped under the term “Romantic.” Students will consider both the poetry and critical theories of these influential authors. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 382 | Modern British LiteratureA study of representative works in British fiction and poetry that have been most influential in shaping and reflecting twentieth-century sensibilities and imaginations. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 382 | Modern British LiteratureA study of representative works in British fiction and poetry that have been most influential in shaping and reflecting twentieth-century sensibilities and imaginations. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 384 | Contemporary Canadian FictionA study of representative works of contemporary Canadian fiction and the development of the postmodern, and post-colonial, and post-national novel. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 384 | Contemporary Canadian FictionA study of representative works of contemporary Canadian fiction and the development of the postmodern, and post-colonial, and post-national novel. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 390 | Individual Authors and Literary ThemesDesigned to give students the opportunity to study the works of significant writers while also providing opportunities for engagement with thematic concerns and special topics in literary studies. Note: Students may take more than one version of this course. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 390 | Individual Authors and Literary ThemesDesigned to give students the opportunity to study the works of significant writers while also providing opportunities for engagement with thematic concerns and special topics in literary studies. Note: Students may take more than one version of this course. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 391 | Children's LiteratureA survey of children’s literature from the sixteenth century to the present, examining representative texts and changing attitudes towards children and their books. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 391 | Children's LiteratureA survey of children’s literature from the sixteenth century to the present, examining representative texts and changing attitudes towards children and their books. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 392 | Fantasy LiteratureA study of the genre of fantasy literature, including some early works (such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight) that shaped the imagination of creators of modern fantasy such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | ENGL 392 | Fantasy LiteratureA study of the genre of fantasy literature, including some early works (such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight) that shaped the imagination of creators of modern fantasy such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing.
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| 2024-2025 | ENGL 393 | Canadian DramaA survey of Canadian plays, starting with the first official play written in North America (a 17th-century Canadian play) and progressing to 21st-century dramatists and their texts. Students will engage in detailed analyses of plays: their structures, historical/cultural contexts, and present-day relevance. The plays explore a variety of topics and themes, including but not limited to family life, social issues, class struggles, oppression, and marginalization. Students will also read plays about Indigenous culture and plays by Indigenous writers. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third or fourth year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
NB: Attendance at theatre performances is required. Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: THTR 343 |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 393 | Canadian DramaA survey of Canadian plays, starting with the first official play written in North America (a 17th-century Canadian play) and progressing to 21st-century dramatists and their texts. Students will engage in detailed analyses of plays: their structures, historical/cultural contexts, and present-day relevance. The plays explore a variety of topics and themes, including but not limited to family life, social issues, class struggles, oppression, and marginalization. Students will also read plays about Indigenous culture and plays by Indigenous writers. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third or fourth year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
NB: Attendance at theatre performances is required. Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: THTR 343 |
| 2024-2025 | ENGL 394 | Modern DramaA study of eight to ten modern plays, British, American, and Canadian, representing different forms and approaches to drama in the last one hundred years. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third or fourth year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
Cross-listed: THTR 344 |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 394 | Modern DramaA study of eight to ten modern plays, British, American, and Canadian, representing different forms and approaches to drama in the last one hundred years. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third or fourth year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
Cross-listed: THTR 344 |
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