Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Canadian Literature is a 30-credit program offered by the Faculty of Letters and Humanities. The program aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of English-Canadian literature and the ability to analyze literary and cultural productions.

Objectives

The program has two main objectives:

• To allow students to become familiar with English-Canadian literature
• To develop the ability to analyze literary and cultural productions

Specific Objectives

The program also has specific objectives, including:

• To understand how concepts of ethnicity, nation, cultural identity, and cultural transfer influence language and literary expression

Program Structure

The program consists of 15 required credits and 15 optional credits.

Required Courses (15 credits)

The required courses are:

• ANG140: Introduction to Literature (3 credits)
• ANG160: Intercultural Studies (3 credits)
• ANG245: The Narrative (3 credits)
• ANG356: Comparative Canadian Literature (3 credits)
• ANG457: Indigenous Literature (3 credits)

Optional Courses (15 credits)

The optional courses include:

• ANG180: Drama as Performance in Practice (3 credits)
• ANG250: Literature for Young Readers (3 credits)
• ANG260: Cultural Studies (3 credits)
• ANG270: Digital Technologies for the Humanities (3 credits)
• ANG312: Reading Genders and Sexualities (3 credits)
• ANG313: Science and Literature (3 credits)
• ANG340: Literary Theory and Criticism (3 credits)
• ANG341: Introduction to Comparative Literature (3 credits)
• ANG352: English-Canadian Literature I (3 credits)
• ANG357: American Literature (3 credits)
• ANG453: Modern Drama (3 credits)
• ANG454: Postcolonial Literatures in English (3 credits)
• ANG455: Anglo-Québécois Literature (3 credits)
• ANG462: Canadian Literature and Film (3 credits)
• ANG506: Ecocriticism and Literature (3 credits)
• ANG560: English-Canadian Poetry (3 credits)
• ANG561: English-Canadian Prose (3 credits)
• ANG620: Creative Writing Workshop (3 credits)
• ANG630: Tutorial Course I (3 credits)
• ANG650: Selected Topics I (3 credits)

Admission and Requirements

Admission to the program is offered in the fall and winter semesters. The general condition for admission is a thorough knowledge of English, which can be demonstrated in several ways, including:

• Obtaining a secondary school, college, or university diploma in English in Canada
• Obtaining an Arts and Sciences college diploma
• Successfully completing an advanced English as a second language course
• Successfully completing the Advanced English II course at the Université de Sherbrooke
• Submitting results from an accepted English proficiency test, such as TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS Academic, or the Bright Test with the Five Star module

Enrollment and Registration

The program is offered on a regular part-time basis.

Why Choose This Program

The program provides students with a unique opportunity to explore English-Canadian literature and develop their analytical skills.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including literary theory, cultural studies, and comparative literature.

Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English-Canadian literature and its cultural context. The program's structure and requirements are subject to change, and students are advised to consult the university's website for the most up-to-date information.