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A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B.MAJOR-FIELD WITH HONOURS REQUIREMENTS

Students who declared an English Major prior to 2009-2010 should consult the Department on appropriate course selection.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 10.0 and a maximum of 12.0 full-course equivalents in the Field of English while fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Foundation Program: English 203, 205, 302 and 340.

2. Canadian Literature: At least 0.5 full-course equivalents labeled English must be in Canadian Literature. Courses in Canadian literature within the Field of English include English 371, 372, 471, 473 and 509.

3. Postcolonial Studies: At least 0.5 full-course equivalent labeled English must be in Postcolonial studies. Courses in Postcolonial studies within the Field of English include English 385, 391, 490, 491, 493 and 515.

4. 400-Level Courses: 2.0 full-course equivalent labeled English at the 400 level, including the following: one half-course equivalent from English 401, 403, 405, 406, or 407; one half-course equivalent from English 409, 410, 411, 412, or 413; one half-course equivalent from English 431, 433, or 435; and one half-course equivalent from English 441, 443, 445, 447, or 449. Students transferring from other institutions may satisfy part or all of these historical requirements with appropriate period-survey transfer-courses – contact the Department for information. Students must supply detailed course outlines for each proposed transfer-course, in order for such equivalency to be granted.

5. 500-Level Courses: English 504 plus an additional 1.0 full-course equivalent in English at the 500 level. (Students must consult with the English Department for information and advice by March of the calendar year in which they plan to register in English 504.)

6. English Options: At least 2.0 and no more than 4.0 full-course equivalent at the 300 level or above from the Field of English, including at least 1.0 full-course equivalents labeled English. 

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Language Requirement: 2.0 full-course equivalents in a language other than English, of which at least 1.0 full-course equivalent must be at the 300 level or above.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA Honours in English can be taken with Cooperative Education. See section 3.4.5 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Notes:

• Up to one full-course equivalent selected from the following list may be counted towards the major field: Comparative Literature 405, 517; Drama 371, 471, 572.01, 572.29; Linguistics 321. These courses may not, however, be used to satisfy requirements 1-5 above.
• In exceptional circumstances, other courses may be accepted by the Department in lieu of part or all of the Foundation Program, particularly in the case of students transferring from other institutions.
• With Department consent, students transferring from other institutions may satisfy part or all of the 400-level course requirements with transfer courses focusing on the appropriate periods. Students must supply detailed course outlines for each proposed transfer course, in order for such equivalency to be considered.
• Students should consult with the English Advisor concerning an appropriate choice of courses to ensure an appropriate sequence and adequate breadth. Students must choose their courses carefully at the 200 and 300 level to ensure that they have the prerequisites for entry to the 400 and 500-level courses.