English

An introduction to the principles of literary analysis. 

An introduction to poetic forms, language and theme within an historical context. Students will be encouraged to participate in the critical analysis of the poems in the course. There will be a special emphasis on written assignments.

Introduces dramatic genres, language, theoretical approaches and staging within an historical context. Note: this is a course in reading drama and not in acting. There will be a special emphasis on written assignments.

An introduction to the critical analysis of prose - short stories, novellas, novels – within an historical context. There will be a special emphasis on written assignments. 

A survey of literature to the end of the 18th Century. Exclusion ENGL 1200 . 

A survey of literature in English from 1800 to the present. Exclusion ENGL 1200 . 

A study of the Arthuriad of Sir Thomas Malory and some of Malory’s source material.

A study of the major themes and literary forms of the English Middle Ages, with particular emphasis on the lyric, the Breton Lay, the Romance, and the dream vision.

A study of Chaucer’s major literary achievement and its relevance to the concerns of the 21st century.

This course is a study of a selection of Shakespeare's earlier plays (pre-1600) in context. This course will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations.

This course is a study of a selection of Shakespeare's later plays (post-1600) in context. This course will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations. 

This course is an introduction of Elizabethan and Jacobean plays in context. This course will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations.

This course is an introduction to prose and poetry of the early Renaissance (1510-1640), studied in the context of the period’s wide-ranging literary, political, religious and social changes.

This course is an introduction to prose and poetry of the later Renaissance (1590-1670), studied in the context of the period’s wide-ranging literary, political, religious and social changes.

Traces British Drama from its bawdy rebirth in 1660, through the sentimental domesticity of the early eighteenth century, to the “laughing comedy” at the century’s end. Also considers the history of the London theatre.

Examines the literature of the 18th century, excluding the drama.

Examines genres of prose narrative through to 1800 with emphasis on the novel.

Studies the major poets of the British Romantic period.

A study of the development of the novel in Romantic Britain. Topics studied may include the novel of sensibility, the Gothic novel, the English Jacobin novel, the historical novel, and the national tale.

Explores both the literary and theatrical dimensions of the nineteenth century. Studies closet drama, melodrama, comedy, farce, pantomime, burlesque, extravaganza, and spectacular entertainment.

This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1789 to 1832.

Studies the major poets of Victorian Britain.

A study of a selection of Victorian novels from the period 1832 to the end of the nineteenth century.

This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1832 to 1870.

This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1870 to 1901.

A study of selected modern poetry.

A study of selected novels. 

Deals with the major dramatic developments of this century, beginning with the pioneering efforts of such figures as Galsworthy, Shaw and Yeats, and concluding with the trends of the present day.

A study of the literature of Ireland, excluding drama.

A study of selected British short fiction, poetry, essays, and novels of the 20th century.

A study of Canadian Poetry. 

A study of selected novels. 

A study of selected short fiction.

A study of Maritime poetry from its beginnings, with an emphasis on 20th century developments.

An overview of the variety of genres in Maritime fiction.

A study of Canadian poetry, short fiction, criticism, and novels written before the Second World War.

A study of Canadian short fiction, poetry, novels, and criticism written after World War II.

An overview of modern American poetry.

A study of 19th and 20th Century American short fiction.

A study of the work of major American playwrights of the 20th Century.

A study of the 19th Century American novel.

A study of 20th Century American novels.

A historical survey of literary theory.

A study of texts by women in a variety of genres to the mid-eighteenth century.

A study of texts by women in a variety of genres since the mid-eighteenth century.

Examines the development of masculinities and/or femininities in the context of a particular or several literary genre(s).

A study of selected literature written in English in the West Indies , Africa and India. 

A study of the development of modern and postmodern drama as a series of reactions against realism.

An overview of children's literature.

This course focuses on specialized areas of interest. 

This course examines the development of fantastic literature from the early modern period to the beginning of the 20th Century.

This course examines specific themes, movements, and/or authors of science fiction and/or fantasy from the early 20th century. 

This course integrates the study of drama as literature with the practical elements of theatrical production.

This course will explore various ways of analyzing a variety of films.

A study of major trends in American film.

Postmodern Literature is a study of the theory behind, and the practice of, postmodern literature. Works from several genres including poetry, prose, drama, and film will be studied.

This course runs in cooperation with a local professional theatre company. It will offer students practical experience in a number of “backstage” elements of theatre production, such as set design and construction, costumes, publicity and program design. Enrollment is limited. 

Studies a range of plays to illustrate the development of the dramatic tradition in the western world.

A workshop seminar in which a variety of genres, styles, and forms are studied and practiced through weekly assignments. Students who have completed ENGL 3913 – Writing Poetry I or ENGL 3914 – Writing Poetry II are eligible to register for this course.

This course is devoted to the research portion of the honours project.

An honours essay to be attempted upon completion of ENGL 4801.

A senior seminar in selected topics. 

A senior seminar in selected topics.

Honours thesis for Joint Honours Program in English and History.