2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar

The Department of English Language and Literature aims to foster an informed and critical intelligence. To achieve this end our programs require choices from a broad range of historical period courses, as well as from various genre courses and courses in the history of the language, criticism, and critical theory.

The department offers two four-year programs leading to a BA honours in English Language and Literature, a four-year degree with major in English and Professional Writing, and a three-year program leading to the BA pass degree. In addition, the department offers courses on academic and professional writing which are available as electives to all Brock students who wish to improve their writing and demonstrate writing competence at the university level. The department also offers a minor as well as a Certificate in Professional Writing.

Seminars (discussion groups) are the rule in all English courses, encouraging students to become active participants in the study of literary texts. Through close attention to essay assignments, students learn to write in convincing and disciplined ways.

The Department of English Language and Literature offers credit for specific Drama courses as outlined in Program Note 2.

Prerequisites for English students are as follows. Students must have successfully completed one ENGL credit numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99 before registering in ENGL courses numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99, or have received permission from the instructor. They must have completed two credits from 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99 before registering in courses numbered 3(alpha)00-3(alpha)89, or have received permission from the instructor. Students may register in ENGL courses numbered 3(alpha)90 or above after completing one ENGL credit numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99, and two ENGL credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above, or receiving the permission of the instructor.

English courses are available to students in other disciplines who do not have the prerequisites listed above, by permission of the instructor in each case.

Language Requirement for Humanities Majors

English majors must complete one credit in a language other than English or, in special cases, ENGL 3F92. Where one-half credit courses are used to satisfy the requirement, both half credits must be in the same language.

Program Notes

1.	The Department recommends that all honour s students take at least one of ENGL 3F93 or 4F70.
2.	The following Drama courses are available for English credit: DRAM 1F93, 2F95, 2F97, 2F98, 3F93 and 3F97.
3.	Students may take a maximum of three DRAM credits for English credit towards an honours degree, and a maximum of two DRAM credits towards a pass degree or the four-year degree with major.
4.	The department recommends that students take one credit in dramatic literature from ENGL 2F97, 2M90 or DRAM 3F97.
5.	The department advises students in English programs to have their programs reviewed each year by the Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature. Students planning to enter fourth year are required to have their programs approved by the Chair during their third year of studies.
6.	In all 20-credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all 15-credit degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

Core courses

Core courses in English reflect historical periods, as follows:

List A: Literature before 1800: ENGL 2F97, 2M90, 2P21, 2P22, 2P24, 2P25, 3P10, 3P22, 3P25, 3P95, 4V00-4V09.

List B: Literature of the 19th Century: ENGL 2P30, 2P31, 2P61, 2P91, 3P30, 3P31, 4V30-4V39, 4V70, 4V71.

List C: Literature of the 20th Century: ENGL 2F55, 2P51, 2P52, 2P53, 2P62, 2P92, 3F42, 3P38, 3P39, 3V70, 4V40-4V49, 4V60-4V69.

Honours Program

Honours English students must complete an array of historical period courses, and are strongly advised to take courses in literary criticism or theory and in the history of the English language. Students planning to proceed to training for intermediate or secondary school teaching are advised to include in their Honours English program three credits in a second teachable discipline.

Eleven English credits are required for an Honours degree.

	One of ENGL 1F91, 1F95, 1F99
	ENGL 3F91 or 3F92
	two ENGL credits from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL list B credit from ENGL 2P30, 2P31, 3P30, 3P31, 4V30-4V39, 4V70, 4V71
	one additional ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	four additional ENGL credits (see program note 6)
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	six elective credits (see program note 6)

BA with a Major in English and Professional Writing

This program combines study in English literature with training in professional writing, and is designed for students planning to seek work in areas which require demonstrated proficiency in writing for the workplace.

Seven ENGL and four WRIT credits are required for a BA with a Major degree.

	One of ENGL 1F91, ENGL 1F95, 1F99
	one ENGL credit from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	three additional ENGL credits (see program note 6)
	four Writ credits
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	six elective credits (see program note 6)

Pass Program

Seven ENGL credits are required for a pass degree.

	One of ENGL 1F91, 1F95, 1F99
	one ENGL credit from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	one additional ENGL credit from List A or List B (see core courses)
	two additional ENGL credits (see program note 6)
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	five elective credits (see program note 6)

English Plus

English Plus is an alternative four-year honours program designed for those who wish to combine the study of English with studies in contemporary media and culture. Students planning to proceed to training for intermediate or secondary school teaching are advised to include three credits in their English Plus program in a second teachable discipline.

Nine ENGL credits are required for an Honours English Plus degree.

	One of ENGL 1F91, ENGL 1F95, 1F99, · ENGL 3F91 or 3F92
	COMM 1F90
	two ENGL credits from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL List B credit from ENGL 2P30, 2P31, 3P30, 3P31, 4V30-4V39, 4V70, 4V71
	one additional ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	two additional ENGL credits (see program note 6)
	three additional credits from COMM, PCUL, FILM
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	four elective credits (see program note 6)

Combined Major Programs

Honours

	One of ENGL 1F91, ENGL 1F95, 1F99
	ENGL 3F91 or 3F92
	one ENGL credit from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	two additional ENGL credits (see program note 6)
	seven credits form the co-major discipline
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	three elective credits (see program note 6)

Pass

	One of ENGL 1F91, ENGL 1F95, 1F99
	one ENGL credit from List A (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List B (see core courses)
	one ENGL credit from List C (see core courses)
	one additional ENGL credit (see program note 6)
	five credits from the co-major discipline
	one language credit other than English (see language requirement)
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 6)

Certificate in Professional Writing

The Department of English Language and Literature offers a Certificate in Professional Writing for students wishing to acquire a broad, practical experience and understanding of the management, organization and presentation of information and text. In addition, WRIT courses are open to any student who wish to take these courses as electives.

The certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of the designated courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average.

Three credits from WRIT 1P80, 1P81, 2P15, 2P16, 3F05, 3P09, 3P12, 3P63, 4F99, 4P98, 4P99

two credits from COMM 1F90, 2P90, 2P91, LING 3P94, 3P95

Minor in Professional Writing

Students in other disciplines may obtain a minor in Professional Writing within their degree program by successfully completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	One credit from ENGL 1F91, ENGL 1F95, ENGL 1F99, WRIT 1P80 and WRIT 1P81
	four WRIT credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.

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