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Introduction

Literature in English has a long history and is now written around the world. The Department of English offers a wide range of courses which engage many aspects of this vast subject: courses in theory, language, and method, in Canadian and indigenous North American literature, in American and transnational literatures, in British literature from its beginnings to the 19th century, and in literature from the 18th century to the present. Some courses deal with historical periods, some examine particular genres or individual authors, some have a national or transnational focus, and some deal more exclusively with theory and critical methods. The Department’s objective in every course is to deepen the student’s awareness and appreciation of the complex and constantly evolving literary traditions of English around the world. More broadly, studying English develops skills of critical thinking, analysis, and expression that are required in all areas of research, business, and professional activity.

Courses are arranged in four series: this gradation indicates the level of work expected at each stage. In the 100 series, the emphasis falls on introducing students to the study of English at the university level through broad courses in a variety of literary forms. In the 200 series, courses are also introductory, but they focus on more specific areas. In the 300 series, courses are taught at a more advanced level. In the 400 series, the Department offers its most advanced studies in seminar format.

The Department of English offers several Programs of Study: these programs provide students with different frameworks in which to explore the field, while balancing the demands of breadth and depth. The Specialist Program constitutes the most intensive form of study, requiring a minimum of 10 English courses in a 20-course degree. Students should note that the Specialist Program is not designed to meet the requirements for admission to any graduate program: those students who are interested in proceeding to graduate school should seek advice on course selection from their professors and from the undergraduate and graduate counsellors. Similarly, students considering a teaching career in Ontario should consult the admission counsellors at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/UT. The Major Program in English requires a minimum of 7 English courses in a 20-course degree and is often combined with other Major Programs in different subject areas. Finally, the Minor Program requires a minimum of 4 English courses in a 20-course degree. The Department also offers joint Specialist Programs in Drama and English, English and Linguistics, and English and Philosophy. Students with questions about the requirements of the various programs in English should consult the Office of the Associate Chair.

The Department of English publishes an Undergraduate Brochure each year: it is usually available by mid-April, on line. The Brochure provides detailed course descriptions and reading lists for the particular courses being taught the following year. The general policy of the Department is to regulate class size in order to achieve the best conditions possible for teaching and learning. Enrolment in many sections is therefore limited. Students are urged to consult the Undergraduate Brochure at www.utoronto.ca/english before enrolment begins.

Associate Chair: Professor J.M. Reibetanz, Room 608, 170 St. George Street (416-978-5026)
Undergraduate Counsellor: Ms. V. Holmes, Room 609, 170 St. George Street (416-978-5026)

General Enquiries: Room 610, 170 St. George Street (416-978-3190)

English Programs

English (Arts program)

Enrolment in any English Program of Study requires completion of four previous courses or their equivalent. Students are responsible for completing all the requirements of the English Program in which they are enrolled. No minimum GPA is required. For programs in English prior to 2007, please refer to the appropriate Arts & Science Calendar.

Specialist program:

Ten ENG/JEF full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 300+series full-course equivalents and one 400-series full-course equivalent. Only one 100-series ENG/JEF course may be counted toward program requirements. ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1, MEJ204H1, JUM204H1 may not be counted.

Courses must fulfill the following requirements:

1. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 1 (Theory, Language, Methods)
2. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 2 (Canadian and Indigenous North American Literatures)
3. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 3 (American and Transnational Literatures)
4. At least 3 full-course equivalents from Group 4 (British Literature to the 19th Century)
5. At least 1.5 full-course equivalents from Group 5 (Literature since the 18th Century)

Major program:

Seven ENG/JEF full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 300+series full-course equivalents. Only one 100-series ENG/JEF course may be counted toward program requirements. ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1, MEJ204H1, JUM204H1 may not be counted.

Courses must fulfill the following requirements:

1. At least .5 full-course equivalent from Group 1 (Theory, Language, Methods)
2. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 2 (Canadian and Indigenous North American Literatures)
3. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 3 (American and Transnational Literatures)
4. At least 2 full-course equivalents from Group 4 (British Literature to the 19th Century)
5. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 5 (Literature since the 18th Century)

Minor program:

Four ENG/JEF full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 300+series full-course equivalent. Only one 100-series ENG/JEF course may be counted toward program requirements. ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1, MEJ204H1, JUM204H1 may not be counted.

Group 1: Theory, Language, Methods
ENG201Y1, ENG205H1, ENG280H1 (or ENG267H1), ENG285H1 (or ENG367Y), ENG290Y1, ENG380H1 (or ENG467Y1), ENG382Y1 (or ENG366Y1), ENG383H1 (or ENG468H1), ENG385H1 (or ENG367Y1), ENG414H1, ENG415H1, 416H1, ENG417Y1, ENG418Y1, ENG419Y1

Group 2: Canadian and Indigenous North American Literatures
ENG215H1, ENG252Y1, ENG254Y1, ENG277Y1, ENG350H1, ENG352H1 (or ENG223H1), ENG353Y1 (or ENG216Y1), ENG354Y1, ENG355H1, ENG357H1, ENG424H1, ENG425H1, ENG426H1, ENG427Y1, ENG428Y1, ENG429Y1

Group 3: American and Transnational Literatures
ENG250Y1, ENG268H1 (or ENG279Y1), ENG270Y1 (or ENG253Y1), ENG273Y1, ENG275Y1 (or ENG256Y1), ENG278Y1, ENG360H1, ENG363Y1 (or ENG358Y1), ENG364Y1 (or ENG359Y1), ENG365H1 (or ENG361H1), ENG368H1 (or ENG279Y1), ENG370H1, ENG375H1, ENG434H1, ENG435H1, ENG436H1, ENG437Y1, ENG438Y1, ENG439Y1

Group 4: British Literature to the 19th Century
ENG202Y1, ENG220Y1, ENG240Y1, ENG300Y1, ENG301H1, ENG302Y1, ENG303H1 OR ENG304Y1, ENG305H1 OR ENG306Y1, ENG307H1, ENG308Y1, ENG311H1, ENG322Y1, ENG323H1, ENG330H1, ENG331H1 (or ENG332Y1 or ENG333H1), ENG335H1 (or ENG332Y1 or ENG333H1), ENG336H1, ENG337H1 (or ENG334H1), ENG402H1, ENG460H1, ENG461H1, ENG462H1, ENG463H1, ENG464Y1, ENG465Y1, ENG466Y1, ENG469Y1

Group 5: Literature since the 18th Century
ENG210Y1, ENG213H1, ENG214H1, ENG232H1, ENG233Y1, ENG234H1, ENG235H1, ENG236H1, ENG237H1, ENG239H1, ENG324Y1 OR ENG325H1, ENG328Y1, ENG329H1, ENG340H1 (or ENG338Y1), ENG341H1 (or ENG338Y1), ENG342H1 (or ENG339H1), ENG347Y1 (or ENG312Y1), ENG348Y1, 349H1, ENG470H1, ENG471H1, ENG472H1, ENG473H1, ENG474Y1, ENG475Y1, ENG476Y1, ENG479Y1

English and Drama - See Drama

English and Linguistics (Arts program)

Specialist Program:

Fourteen full courses or their equivalent, including three 300+series full-course equivalents and one 400-series full-course equivalent.

English (7 courses):

Only one 100-series ENG/JEF course may be counted toward program requirements. ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1, MEJ204H1, JUM204H1 may not be counted.

Seven ENG/JEF full courses or their equivalent, fulfilling the following requirements:

1. ENG285H1 & ENG385H1
2. At least 1 full-course equivalent from Group 2 (Canadian and Indigenous North American Literatures)
3. At least .5 full-course equivalent from Group 3 (American and Transnational Literatures)
4. At least 2 full-course equivalents from Group 4 (British Literature to the 19th Century), ENG240Y1 and ENG300Y1 specially recommended
5. At least .5 full-course equivalent from Group 5 (Literature Since the 18th Century)
5. At least 0.5 full-course equivalent from Group 5 (Literature Since the 18th Century)

Linguistics (7 courses):

First Year:
LIN100Y1

Second Year:
LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN241H1, LIN232H1

Third and Fourth Years:
Four FCEs in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS (excluding LIN200H1), at least one of which must be at the 400-level, and two at the 300-level (LIN362H1 specifically recommended)

English and Philosophy (Arts program)

Consult the Undergraduate Counsellor, Department of English.

Specialist program:

Fourteen full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 300+series full-course equivalents and one 400-series full-course equivalent.

English:

Only one 100-series ENG/JEF course may be counted toward program requirements. ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1, MEJ204H1, JUM204H1 may not be counted.
1. Six to eight full courses or their equivalent.
2. Same Group Requirements as the English Major Program.

Philosophy (6 to 8 courses):

1. One full-course equivalent from the following: PHL200Y1/PHL205H1/PHL206H1/PHL210Y1
2. One full-course equivalent from the following: PHL217H1/PHL232H1/PHL240H1/PHL285H1
3. One half course from the following: PHL245H1/PHL246H1/PHL247H1/TRN200Y1
4. Additional courses in Philosophy to a total of six to eight full courses or their equivalent.