English - Literature and Rhetoric

Ontario High School Applicants

1 grade 12 English U/M course

5 other grade 12 U/M courses 

A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses

Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.

Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.

Applicants from outside an Ontario High School 

International Students

Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario

Applicants from Colleges

Applicants from other Universities

Mature Students

Note pour les étudiants actuels

Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Programs

Total 120 credits

Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.

Students may choose specializations in English Literature or Rhetoric and Media Studies

Specialization in English Literature (ELIT) 

All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.

Although the requirements have been slotted in first year in the description below, students may fulfill them at any time during their studies.

Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.

Courses fulfilling these requirements may be taken as electives or as part of a minor, concentration, major or specialization. 

First Year

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits of scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content (starting 2017)
6 elective credits

Second and Third Years

ENGL 2005E     Literatures in English

18 credits from selected from among 3 of the English Groups, Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4

6 credits of English ERMS electives

6 additional credits in English electives

24 elective credits

Fourth Year

ENGL 4105E     Theory and Criticism

6 credits from ENGL 4000 level seminars, at least 3 of which must be in ELIT or ENGL 4695E   Honours Essay

6 additional credits in English electives

12 elective credits

Note:    Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.

Specialization in Rhetoric and Media Studies (ERMS)  

All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.

Although the requirements have been slotted in first year in the description below, students may fulfill them at any time during their studies.

Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.

Courses fulfilling these requirements may be taken as electives or as part of a minor, concentration, major or specialization. 

First Year

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content (starting 2017)
6 elective credits

Second and Third Years

ENGL 2546E     Rhetorical Principles

ENGL/FILM 2846E     Rhetoric of Film and Image

6 credits from English Groups 1 or 2

6 credits from English Groups 3 or 4

18 additional credits in English ERMS electives

24 elective credits

Fourth Year

ENGL 4105E     Theory and Criticism

6 credits from ENGL 4000 level seminars, at least 3 of which must be in ERMS

         or ENGL 4695E     Honours Essay

6 additional credits in English electives

12 elective credits

Note:    Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.

Major in English Literature (ELIT) 

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E

ENGL 2005E     Literatures in English

6 credits from English Groups 1 or 2

6 credits from English Groups 3 or 4

6 credits from English Groups 1, 2, 3, or 4

6 credits from English 4000 level seminars, at least 3 of which must be in ELIT

        or ENGL 4105E     Theory and Criticism  OR  ENGL 4695E     Honours Essay

6 additional credits in Engish electives

78 elective credits*

Notes:

• Students must include 6 credits in linguistic awareness, 6 credits of Indigenous content, and 6 credits in the Sciences if not part of the other minor or second major. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
• Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
• Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
• If a student wishes to complete a Major in English Literature and a Minor in Rhetoric, the ENGL 1705 requirement is to be replaced with 6 cr of any upper-year ENGL course.

Major in Rhetoric and Media Studies (ERMS) 

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E

ENGL 2546E     Rhetorical Principles

ENGL/FILM 2846E     Rhetoric of Film and Image

6 credits from English Groups 1, 2, 3, or 4

6 credits from English 4000 level seminars, at least 3 of which must be in ERMS

        or ENGL 4105E     Theory and Criticism  OR  ENGL 4695E     Honours Essay

18 additional credits in English ERMS electives

78 elective credits*

Notes:

• Students must include 6 credits in linguistic awareness, 6 credits of Indigenous content, and 6 credits in the Sciences if not part of the other minor or second major. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
• Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
• Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
• If a student wishes to complete a Major in Rhetoric and Media Studies and a Minor in English Literature, the ENGL 1705 requirement is to be replaced with 6 cr of any upper-year ENGL course

Bachelor of Arts (General) in English

Total 90 credits

Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.

Concentration in English

All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.

Although the requirements have been slotted in first year in the description below, students may fulfill them at any time during their studies.

Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.

Courses fulfilling these requirements may be taken as electives or as part of a minor, concentration, major or specialization. 

First Year

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits of scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content (starting 2017)
6 elective credits

Upper Years

ENGL 2005E     Literatures in English

18 credits from among English Groups 1, 2, 3, 4

6 additional credits in ENGL

30 elective credits

Note:    Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.

Minor in English Literature (ELIT) 

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E

ENGL 2005E     Literatures in English

6 credits in any Group course (i.e. 31xx, 32xx, 33xx, or 34xx)

6 credits in ENGL

* if a student wishes to complete a Major in Rhetoric and Media Studies and a Minor in English Literature, this requirement is to be replaced with 6 cr of any upper-year ENGL course

Minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies (ERMS) 

ENGL 1705E     Introduction to Writing and English Studies

     OR  ENGL 1706E  +  one of ENGL 1707E or ENGL 1717E

ENGL 2546E     Rhetorical Principles

ENGL/FILM 2846E     Rhetoric of Film and Image

6 credits in English ERMS electives at the 3000 level

6 additional credits in English electives

* if a student wishes to complete a Major in English Literature and a Minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies, this requirement is to be replaced with 6 cr of any English ERMS elective

Elective courses

English Electives:
     Any upper-year ENGL or FILM course
     Any ERMS electives or extra group courses
     Or a maximum of 12 credits from these courses:
          ANCS 2016E     Classical Mythology
          ANCS 2036E     The Ancient World in Film
          ANCS 2116E     The Ancient Novel (3)
          ANCS 2136E     Greek and Latin Roots of English
          ANCS 3016E     Xenophon and Greek History
          ANCS 3116/4116E     Ancient Greek Epic
          ANCS 3226E     Greek and Roman Tragedy
          INDG 2616E     Canadian Indigenous Literature: Exploring Genre

          INDG 2617E     Canadian Indigenous Literature: Novels and Plays
          RLST 2336E     Religious Themes in Literature I

          RLST 2337E     Religious Themes in Literature II
          THEA 2246E     Theatre History I

          THEA 2247E      Theatre History II
          THEA 2357E     Canadian Theatre
          THEA 3246E     Theatre History III

          THEA 3247E      Theatre History IV

Or a maximum of 12 credits from:
      All CINE courses
      DEUT 2216N     German Cinema
      ESPA 3226N     Film in Spain and Latin America
      HIST 3916E     Propaganda, Politics and Film
      HIST 3917E     Fascism on Film
      MUSC 2046E     Soundtracks: Music in the Movies
      ITAL 2216N     Italian Cinema
      PHIL 2506E     Critical Thinking
      PHIL 2716E     Philosophy and Film
      PHIL 2746E     Communications Media and Values
      RLST 2365E     Religion in Film
      WGSX 2106E     Representations of Women & Gender in the News Media
      WGSX 3326E     Girl Cultures
 

Group Courses

Electives
ENGL 2606E     Backgrounds to Western Literature I

ENGL 2607E     Backgrounds to Western Literature II
ENGL 2626E     The Bible & Literature
ENGL 2626E     Critical Approaches
ENGL 2656E     Northern Ontario Literature
ENGL 2676E     Popular Literature & Culture I

ENGL 2677E     Popular Literature & Culture II

Group 1
ENGL 3145E     16th & 17th Century Poetry & Prose
ENGL 3175E     Medieval & Early Modern Drama
ENGL 3105E     Medieval Poetry & Prose
ENGL 3125E     Shakespeare
ENGL 3157E     16th & 17th Century Women’s Writing
ENGL 3196E     Core Seminar – Group 1
ENGL 3195E     Special Topics in Medieval & Renaissance Lit

Group 2
ENGL 3245E     English Literature of the 18th Century
ENGL 3206E     The 18th Century English Novel

ENGL 3207E     The 19th Century English Novel
ENGL 3215E     English Literature of the Romantic Period
ENGL 3235E     Victorian Literature
ENGL 3256E     Women of Letters of the 18th Century
ENGL 3257E     19th Century Women’s Writing
ENGL 3296E     Core Seminar Group 2
ENGL 3295E     Special Topics in 18th & 19th Century Lit

Group 3
ENGL 3326E     Modern Novel
ENGL 3305E     Postcolonial Literary Studies
ENGL 3327E     Contemporary Novel
ENGL 3335E     Modern & Contemporary Poetry
ENGL 3316E     Modern Drama

ENGL 3317E     Contemporary Drama
ENGL 3346E     Modern Women’s Writing

ENGL 3347E     Contemporary Women’s Writing
ENGL 3396E     Core Seminar Group 3
ENGL 3395E     Special Topics in Modern & Contemporary Lit

Group 4
ENGL 3445E     A Survey of Canadian Literature
ENGL 3405E     Canadian Thought and Culture
ENGL 3416E     American Thought and Culture
ENGL 3465E     American Lit to 1865
ENGL 3485E     Modern & Contemporary American Writers
ENGL 3496E     Core Seminar Group 4
ENGL 3495E     Special Topics in North American Lit

ERMS

ENGL 2016E     Science Writing in the Public Sphere
ENGL 2546E     Rhetorical Principles

ENGL 2626E     Critical Approaches

ENGL 2646E     The Study and Evolution of the English Language

ENGL 2826E     Rhetoric of Documentary Films

ENGL 2827E     Documentary Film Making

ENGL 2846E     Rhetoric of Film and Image

ENGL 3157E     Women’s Writing in the16th & 17th Centuries

ENGL 3256E     Women of Letters in the Eighteenth Century

ENGL 3257E     Nineteenth-Century Women’s Writing

ENGL 3405E     Canadian Thought and Culture

ENGL 3416E     American thought and Culture

ENGL 3507E     Writer’s Voice

ENGL 3516E     Creative Writing

ENGL 3517E     Studies in Creative Writing
ENGL 3536E     Environmental Communication
ENGL 3546E     Media Representations of Indigenous Peoples in North America

ENGL 3556E     Principles and Practices of Professional Writing

ENGL 3566E     Indigenous Oral Storytelling

ENGL 3576E     The Craft of Life Writing

ENGL 3577E     The Craft of Writing Poetry

ENGL 3595E     Special Topics in Rhetoric and Media Studies

ENGL 3596E     Core Seminar (ERMS - English Rhetoric and Media Studies)

ENGL 3826E     Indigenous Film in Canada

ENGL 3846E     Applied Media Aesthetics
 

Or a maximum of 12 credits from ERMS courses from other departments:
     All CINE courses
     ESPA 3226N     Film in Spain and Latin America
     HIST 3916E     Propaganda, Politics and Film
     HIST 3917E     Fascism on Film
     MUSC 2046E     Soundtracks: Music in the Movies
     ITAL 2216N     Italian Cinema
     PHIL 2506E     Critical Thinking
     PHIL 2716E     Philosophy and Film
     PHIL 2746E     Communications Media and Values

     POLI 3466E     Film and Politics
     RLST 2365E     Religion in Film
     WGSX 2106E     Representations of Women & Gender in the News Media
     WGSX 3326E     Girl Cultures
 

Additional English Electives

The following courses may be used as ENGL electives:

ANCS 3016E     Xenophon and Greek Historiography

MUSC 2046E     Soundtracks: Music in Movies

RLST 2336E     Religious Themes in Literature I    

RLST 2337E     Religious Themes in Literature II

RLST 2365E     Religion in Film

THEA 2246E     Theatre History I    

THEA 2247E     Theatre History II

THEA 3246E     Theatre History III

THEA 3247E     Theatre History IV

THEA 3357E     Canadian Theatre

Minor in Canadian Studies 

Students must complete 24 credits from at least three subject areas from among the following courses:

ENGL 3405E     Canadian Thought and Culture

ENGL 3445E     A Survey of Canadian Literature

FREN 2717F     Thèmes de la littérature canadienne-française

FREN 2786F     Littérature et culture au Canada français

GEOG 2246E     Political Geography: Canadian Issues

GEOG 2247E     Economic Geography: Canadian Issues

GEOG 3497E     Geography of Northern Canada: Developmental Issues

HIST 1406E     Canadian History: Pre-Confederation

HIST 1407E     Canadian History: Post-Confederation

HIST 2136E     History of French Canada

HIST 3066E     Cities in Canada: an Historical Perspective

HIST 3106E     History of the Canadian Family

HIST 3156E     History of Education in Canada

HIST 3166E     History of Women in Canada

HIST 3176E     Canada in World Affairs

HIST 3196E     Canada in the 20^th Century: Selected Problems

HIST 3216E     The First Nations in Canada in Historical Perspective

HIST 3286E     Canadian Military History

INDG 2616E     Canadian Indigenous Literature: Exploring Genre

INDG 2617E     Canadian Indigenous Literature: Novels and Plays

INDG 3105E     Canadian Law, Politics and Indigeous People

THEA 3357E     Canadian Theatre

Note:    Students should verify the prerequisites for any of the above courses in planning their course selection

Minor in Early Modern Studies 

Students must complete 6 credits from each of Groups A (English), B (History), and C (Classics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy), and an additional 6 credits from the group of their choice.  A minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Group A (English)

ENGL 3105E     16^th and 17^th Century Poetry and Prose

ENGL 3125E     Shakespeare

ENGL 3145E     Medieval Poetry and Prose

ENGL 3157E     Women’s Writing in the 16^th and 17^th Century

ENGL 3175E     Medieval and Early Modern Drama

ENGL 3195E     Selected Topics in Medieval and Renaissance literature

ENGL 3196E     Core Seminar Group I

Group B (History)

HIST 2406E     Early Modern British History

HIST 2547E     Later Medieval Europe

HIST 3606E     The Reformation and Counter-Reformation

HIST 3616E     History of Women and the Family in the Pre-Industrial Era

HIST 4466E     Tudor Britain

HIST 4467E     Stuart Britain

HIST 4517E     Later Medieval Chronicles

HIST 4526E     The Pre-Industrial Life-Cycle

HIST 4536E     Gender in Early Modern Europe

Group C (Classics, Modern languages, Music, Philosophy)

ANCS 2005E     Greek Mythology

ANCS 2016E     Classical Mythology

ANCS 2136E     Greek and Latin Roots of English

ANCS 3226E     Greek and Roman Tragedy

ESPA 4116N     Love and Death in Medieval Spain

ESPA 4156N     Cervantes’ Don Quijote: From the Renaissance to a Modern Vision

GREC 2115E     Introductory Greek

ITAL 4116N     Dante’s Divine Comedy and the Medieval Tradition

ITAL 4216N     Petrarch, Boccaccio and the Invention of Humanism

ITAL 4226N     Italian Literary Culture in the Age of Baroque and of the Enlightenment

ITAL 4247N     The Idea of the Italian Renaissance

LATN 2115E     Introductory Latin

MUSC 2006E     Music of the Baroque Period

MUSC 4016E     Music of the Middle Ages

MUSC 4017E     Music of the Renaissance

PHIL 2326E     The Empiricist, From Locke to Hume

PHIL 2327E     The Rationalists, From Descartes to Leibniz

Note:    Students should verify the prerequisites for any of the above courses in planning their course selection