The English Department offers a variety of courses in the literature of the English language. There are courses in historical periods from medieval to contemporary, in the literature of several nations (Canadian and post-colonial as well as English and American), in the various literary genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, non-fictional prose and criticism and in literary theory.
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English BA
Our primary offering that gives you breadth and depth of knowledge in literature.
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Creative Writing BA
Unleash your inner creative with our creative writing program.
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Graduate Program
Take your love of learning to the next level with advanced graduate studies in English.