Undergraduate
Honors Specialization in English Language and Literature
For students entering first or second year
This module is ideal for students who wish to make English the centerpiece of their undergraduate degrees. It offers a comprehensive study of British, Canadian, American, and Postcolonial literatures, including requirements in the history of the English language, drama, and literary and cultural theory. The module is the preferred path to graduate studies in English, and is highly recommended for students aspiring to careers in journalism, publishing, creative writing, multimedia content, and advertising. With an appropriate minor, this module provides exceptional preparation for students going into law or business school, public relations, civil service, and the diplomatic corps.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% in 3.0 principal courses, including 1.0 course from English 1020E or 1022E or 1024E or 1035E or 1036E or both of English 1027F/G and 1028F/G, plus 2.0 additional courses, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%.
Module
10.0 courses:
1.0 course: English 2307E (taken in second year). Note: Students who have taken English 1022E are exempt from this course, but must replace it with another 1.0 English course numbered 2200 or above to meet the total 10.0 courses required for this module.
1.0 course from: English 2308E, 2309E, 2310E.
1.0 course from: English 2200F/G, 2210F/G, 2220F/G, 2230F/G, 2240F/G, 2250F/G.
1.0 course from: English 3001, 3012, 3115E, or 3116E.
1.0 course from: English 3226E, 3227E, 3556E, 3666F/G, 3776F/G.
2.0 courses from: English 3224E, 3228F/G, 3334E, 3336F/G, 3444E, 3446F/G, 3889E, 3891F/G. Note: With Department permission, English 3667F/G or English 3777F/G may be counted toward this requirement.
1.0 course from: English 3700E, 3705F/G, 3880F/G, 3882F/G, 3886F/G, or 3887E.
1.0 course in English at the 4000-level.
1.0 additional course in English at the 2200 level and above. Students are strongly encouraged to take English 3554E or to include 3557F/G towards this 1.0 course requirement.
Note: French or a foreign language is recommended for students intending to apply to graduate schools or professional programs.