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BA Honours English & Creative Writing

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Steps for Applying

Students applying to this program

must submit a portfolio.

Portfolio Instructions


Dates and Deadlines

Letter of Intent



66 credits

This program is intended to prepare students for advanced study in either literature or creative writing, and like other honours programs, has minimum standards for GPA and specific courses. Honours does not require an extra year of study, and can be completed within the minimum number of credits required for a B.A. Students are permitted to register in creative writing courses after approval of their portfolio.

 

9
credits
Introduction to Literary Study (ENGL 260, ENGL 261, ENGL 262)
12
credits
chosen from two introductory creative writing courses in poetry, prose fiction, or drama
12
credits
chosen from advanced creative writing courses; at least 6 credits must be in advanced poetry, prose fiction, or drama
15
credits
chosen from at least TWO of the following periods of British literature
 
 
  • early, medieval, and sixteenth century
  • seventeenth century
  • eighteenth century
  • nineteenth century
6
 credits chosen from courses in modern, American, and postcolonial literature
3
 credits chosen from courses in Canadian literature
9
credits
ENGL elective literature courses

Students may not take more than 12 credits of creative writing courses in a given academic year.


 
 

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