Bachelor of Arts, Major in English
The Bachelor of Arts, Major in English program focuses on the power of stories to create and change the world around us. We are not only interested in exploring the diversity, complexity, depth, and meaning of human experience, but also in understanding the countless ways that artists have found to represent that experience in their works. We are excited by the opportunity to share our interpretations and ideas with others and to make meaning by engaging with writers and works across time, cultures, and disciplines. English Majors use strong written and oral communication skills to respond critically and creatively to a wide range of issues and challenges in our communities and world today. Our faculty’s expertise and commitment to teaching excellence within the small class sizes that characterize undergraduate study at KPU provide a supportive learning environment in which students develop their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. A KPU English degree will ignite students’ passion for literary and cultural creations, foster a depth of understanding about the contexts that shape stories, and prepare graduates to tackle the challenges of today’s world.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts
Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/english
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a Major in English must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.
Declaration Requirements
Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Arts Bachelor’s degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- In good academic standing with the University
- Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following with a minimum grade of “C”:
- 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
- 6 credits at the 1100 level or higher in the Major area
Curricular Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 Level | ||
| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from a course in ENGL at the 1200 level | 3 | |
| 2000 Level | ||
| ENGL 2250 | Approaches to Literary Study | 3 |
| Select 6 additional credits from courses in ENGL at the 2000 level | 6 | |
| 3000 Level | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Chaucer | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Renaissance Drama | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Canadian Literature Before 1900 | ||
| American Literature Before 1900 | ||
| 18th-Century British Literature | ||
| Romantic Literature | ||
| Victorian Poetry | ||
| Victorian Literature | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Multiculturalism and Canadian Literature | ||
| Race and American Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Women Writers | ||
| Literature and the Environment | ||
| Indigenous Literature | ||
| 4000 Level | ||
| Select 6 credits from courses in ENGL at the 4000 level, or 3 credits from a course in ENGL at the 4000 level and ARTS 4800 | 6 | |
| Select at least 21 additional credits from courses in ENGL at the 3000 or 4000 level | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Note:
- Courses will be offered on a rotating basis; not all courses will be available each year.
- Students may receive credit for ENGL 4350 or ENGL 4700 more than once as long as it is a different topic.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the major program students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts. Transcripts will indicate a Major in English.
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