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Course ID
Course
ENGL 307
ENGL 307
Writing a Literary Novel
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study and application of the strategies and techniques involved in writing a literary novel.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 308
ENGL 308
Writing Poetry
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study and application of poetic form and content, focusing on evaluating and producing literary poetry.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 310
ENGL 310
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Course Credits: 3
An 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.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 316
ENGL 316
Poetry in the Twentieth Century
Course Credits: 3
A study of poetry, its forms, conventions, and innovations in its development during the twentieth century, with particular representation from the American tradition.
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.
ENGL 318
ENGL 318
Modern Canadian Literature
Course Credits: 3
A study of representative works of modern Canadian poetry, fiction, and drama.
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.
ENGL 331
ENGL 331
Classical Backgrounds of Literature
Course Credits: 3
Readings 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.
Cross-listed: GNDR 331.
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of ENGL, or third-year standing.
ENGL 332
ENGL 332
Biblical Backgrounds of Literature
Course Credits: 3
Readings 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.
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of ENGL, or third-year standing.
ENGL 334
ENGL 334
European Literature in Translation
Course Credits: 3
A survey of European literary classics in translation, examining these works in their historical and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English or third-year standing
ENGL 340
ENGL 340
Indigenous Literatures
Course Credits: 3
Introduces 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.
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of English, and third-year standing