Undergraduate
Honors Specialization in Creative Writing and 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 Writing 1000F/G; and 2.0 additional 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, or permission of the Department; and 1.0 course from Classical Studies 1000, Comparative Literature and Culture 1020, Film 1020E, French 1900E, Philosophy 1020, Visual Art History 1040, Visual Art Studio 1020, or Women’s Studies 1020E; 0.5 additional course. A minimum mark of 70% in Writing 1000F/G is required, with no mark below 60% in the other principal courses; and submission of a portfolio
Module
11.0 courses
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Writing courses: 3.5 courses
0.5 course in Writing Genres from: Writing 2204F/G, 2214F/G, 2218F/G, 2220F/G
1.5 courses in Creative Writing: 2203F/G, 2211F/G, 2299F/G.
1.5 Writing courses from: 2213F/G, 2217F/G, 2219F/G, 2222F/G. A 0.5 course in Special Topics in Writing may be substituted with permission of the Department. Note: Students may enroll in Creative Writing Genre courses not previously taken in order to fulfill this part of the module.English courses: 6.5 courses
0.5 Theory course: English 2200F/G.
0.5 Theory course in English from: English 2220F/G, 2230F/G.
1.0 course in English from: 2307E, 2308E, 2309E, 2310E.
1.0 English course in Pre-1800 English Literature from: 3001, 3012, 3115E, 3116E, 3224E, 3226E, 3227E, 3334E.
1.0 English course in Post-1800 English Literature from: 3444E, 3446F/G, 3554E, 3557F/G, 3667F/G, 3777F/G, 3882F/G.
1.0 English course in Drama from: 3226E, 3227E, 3556E, 3666F/G, 3776F/G.
1.0 English course from: 3998E, 4998E, 4999E.
0.5 additional English essay course at the 2000-2199 level or above.Additional course:
1.0 course: Classical Studies 2200