Program Overview
English Language and Literature Program
The English Language and Literature program offers various undergraduate and graduate degree options, including Honours English degrees in regular and co-op modes.
Undergraduate Programs
- Literature
- Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication
- Literature and Rhetoric
- Creative and Professional Writing
- Three-Year General English Degree
- Minors
- Specializations
- English Co-op
Graduate Programs
- MA LIT
- MA RCD
- MA CMS
- PhD
- Co-op
Co-op Program
The English co-op program allows students to earn income and gain experience in the workplace. Students can take any Honours English degree in either the regular mode or the co-op mode.
Co-op Requirements
- Students must apply for co-op when they apply for entry into their Honours English program at the end of 1B term or the beginning of 2A term.
- A minimum average of 70% in English courses is required.
- Students will complete six further terms of study on campus and at least four work terms.
- An employer evaluation is required for each work term.
- Students must complete five Professional Development (PD) courses, including PD1, PD12, and three PD electives.
Typical Co-op Jobs
- Technical writer
- Software developer
- Cost and planning analyst
- Web developer
- Marketing director
- Communications coordinator
- Archivist
- Information analyst
- Policy and communications intern
- Research Assistant
- Assistant office manager
- Lecturer
- English tutor
- Computing assistant
- Correspondence writer
- Residential assistant
- Sales assistant
- Editorial assistant
- Fundraising intern
- Library clerk
Research Areas
The English Language and Literature program has various research areas, including:
- Areas of expertise
- Labs and institutes
- Featured projects
- Congress and Conference Participants
Awards
The program offers various awards, including:
- Undergraduate awards
- Graduate awards
- Writing in Colour
- Awards guidelines and submissions
- Award winners
- Past Award Winners
- Outstanding Course Performance Award
Teaching and Learning
The program emphasizes teaching and learning, with resources available for faculty, graduate instructors, and teaching assistants.
Faculty and Staff
The program has a diverse faculty and staff, including:
- Faculty profiles
- Administrative staff
- Lecturers
- Cross-appointed faculty
- Adjunct faculty
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- PhD students
- MA students
- Advisory council
Alumni and Friends
The program has a strong alumni and friends network, with opportunities for involvement and giving back to the community.