English (BA Program)
Karin Beeler, Professor and Chair
Stan Beeler, Professor
Robert Budde, Professor
Dee Horne, Professor
Kevin Hutchings, Professor
Lisa Dickson, Associate Professor
Kristen Guest, Professor
Maryna Romanets, Professor
Blanca Schorcht, Associate Professor
Monica Mattfield, Assistant Professor and Adjunct Professor
Stan Beeler, Professor
Robert Budde, Professor
Dee Horne, Professor
Kevin Hutchings, Professor
Lisa Dickson, Associate Professor
Kristen Guest, Professor
Maryna Romanets, Professor
Blanca Schorcht, Associate Professor
Monica Mattfield, Assistant Professor and Adjunct Professor
Website: http://www.unbc.ca/english
UNBC's English program includes course offerings in Canadian, British, American and International English literatures as well as world literature in English translation, and literary theory. Key areas include First Nations Literature, Canadian Literature, Comparative Literature, Women's Literature, Feminist Criticism and Theory, literature and media technology, and the relationship between literature and other disciplines. Creative writing and other kinds of writing courses are also available. The program encourages interdisciplinarity between literature, cultural studies, and science or technology. Computer literacy is a priority, as is the delivery of courses on the World Wide Web. The interdisciplinary perspective prepares students for a number of graduate or professional programs (e.g. English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Law, Education, Business) or employment in the public or private sectors.
Major in English
The major in English requires students to take eighteen English courses (54 credit hours). At least ten courses (30 credit hours) must be upper-division (300 and 400 level) with at least 9 credit hours of these at the 400 level. Students wishing to take more than 66 credit hours in English must obtain written permission from the Department Chair.
The minimum requirements for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English is 120 credit hours.
UNBC's English program includes course offerings in Canadian, British, American and International English literatures as well as world literature in English translation, and literary theory. Key areas include First Nations Literature, Canadian Literature, Comparative Literature, Women's Literature, Feminist Criticism and Theory, literature and media technology, and the relationship between literature and other disciplines. Creative writing and other kinds of writing courses are also available. The program encourages interdisciplinarity between literature, cultural studies, and science or technology. Computer literacy is a priority, as is the delivery of courses on the World Wide Web. The interdisciplinary perspective prepares students for a number of graduate or professional programs (e.g. English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Law, Education, Business) or employment in the public or private sectors.
Major in English
The major in English requires students to take eighteen English courses (54 credit hours). At least ten courses (30 credit hours) must be upper-division (300 and 400 level) with at least 9 credit hours of these at the 400 level. Students wishing to take more than 66 credit hours in English must obtain written permission from the Department Chair.
The minimum requirements for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Subject Requirement
The major in English requires students to take 18 courses (54 credit hours) of English or approved ancillary courses and must include:
Introductory
One of the following:
| ENGL 100-3 | Introduction to Literary Structures | |
| ENGL 102-3 | Introduction to Poetry | |
| ENGL 103-3 | Introduction to Fiction | |
| ENGL 104-3 | Introduction to Drama and/or Film |
Foundational Surveys
Both of the following:
| ENGL 211-3 | Survey of English Literature I | |
| ENGL 212-3 | Survey of English Literature II |
Theory
One of the following:
| ENGL 200-3 | Gender and Literary Theory | |
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory | |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
Lower-Division Requirements
Two of the following:
| ENGL 209-3 | Introduction to Television Studies | |
| ENGL 210-3 | Women and Literature: A Survey | |
| ENGL 231-3 | An Introduction to Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 280-3 | Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 281-3 | Introduction to Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 282-3 | Introduction to Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 283-3 | Introduction to Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 284-3 | Introduction to Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 285-3 | Modern British Literature |
Upper-Division Requirements
Two of the following:
| ENGL 309-3 | Intermediate Studies in Film or Television | |
| ENGL 320-3 | First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 331-3 | Genres in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 340-3 | Postcolonial Literature | |
| ENGL 350-3 | Comparative Literature | |
| ENGL 381-3 | Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 382-3 | Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 383-3 | Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 384-3 | Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 386-3 | 19th Century Literature in the United States | |
| ENGL 410-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature | |
| ENGL 420-3 | Special Topics in First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 430-3 | Special Topics in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 440-3 | Special Topics in Postcolonial Literature | |
| ENGL 450-3 | Special Topics in Comparative Literature | |
| ENGL 483-3 | Special Topics in Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 484-3 | Special Topics in Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 485-3 | Special Topics in Modern and Contemporary Literature in the United States | |
| ENGL 491-3 | Special Topics in Renaissance Literature |
Upper-Division Requirement
Seven upper-division ENGL courses (21 credit hours) at the 300 or 400 level
Three upper-division ENGL courses (9 credit hours) at the 400 level
Approved Ancillary Courses for a Major in English
A maximum of three ancillary courses (9 credit hours) may be counted towards the English major requirements, but none may be counted towards an English minor.
| WMST 304-3 | Contemporary Women's Writing in an International Frame | |
| WMST 306-3 | Indigenous Women: Perspectives | |
| WMST 309-3 | Gender and Film | |
| WMST 311-3 | History of Feminist Theories | |
| WMST 401-3 | Cultural Studies: Gender, Race and Representation | |
| WMST 411-3 | Contemporary Feminist Theories |
Students planning to continue on to a graduate degree in English should consult with English faculty and/or the receiving institution to assist them in determining which courses are most appropriate in fulfilling the additional 10 courses (30 credit hours) of English subject requirements.
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Joint Major in English and Environmental and Sustainability Studies
The English and Environmental and Sustainability Studies joint major equips students with communication skills and knowledge of environmental issues, regulations and policies. The joint major prepares students to have a positive influence on the environment through written and other forms of expression. This joint major is of particular interest to students who wish to pursue a career in environmental writing, creative non-fiction, science writing and/or journalism.
Program Requirements
Lower-Division Requirement
| BIOL 110-3 | Introductory Ecology |
Introduction to Film | |
Introduction to Television Studies | |
Introduction to Romantic Literature | |
Introduction to Environmental Citizenship | |
Global Environmental Change: Sustainability | |
| ENVS 230-3 | Introduction to Environmental Policy |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
Planet Earth |
CPSC 150-3 Computer Applications is recommended for students without computing experience.
Two of the following:
| ENGL 100-3 | Introduction to Literary Structures |
| ENGL 120-3 | Introduction to Canadian Native Literatures |
| ENGL 231-3 | An Introduction to Canadian Literature |
Expository Writing | |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
One of the following:
Survey of English Literature I | |
Introduction to Victorian Literature |
One of the following:
Social Geography | |
Introduction to Global Studies | |
| NREM 101-3 | Introduction to Natural Resources Management and Conservation |
Upper-Division Requirement
The following nine courses (27 credit hours) of environmental courses at the 300 or 400 level:
Women and Environmental Studies | |
or HIST 421-3 | Topics in Environmental History |
Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement | |
An Introduction to Environmental History | |
First Nations' Approaches to Resources Management | |
or FNST 304-3 | First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge |
Society, Policy and Administration | |
Environmental and Professional Ethics | |
Internship | |
Internship | |
Environmental Justice | |
or GEOG 305-3 | Political Ecology: Environmental Knowledge and Decision-Making |
Environmental Problems and Human Behaviour | |
or ORTM 408-3 | The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism |
Eight courses (24 credit hours) of English courses at the 300 or 400 level:
One of the following:
Intermediate Studies in Film or Television Genres in Canadian Literature | |
Romantic Literature | |
Victorian Literature |
Two of the following:
Special Topics in Canadian Literature Northern BC Literature | |
Science Fiction | |
Special Topics in Romantic Literature | |
Literature of the Fantastic | |
Cultural Studies |
Five additional English courses (15 credit hours) are required to ensure the fulfillment of the 24 credit hour upper-division requirement in English. Two courses may be chosen from the following list of English ancillary courses:
Contemporary Women's Writing in an International Frame | |
Indigenous Women: Perspectives | |
Gender and Film | |
Cultural Studies: Gender, Race and Representation | |
Contemporary Feminist Theories |
One of the following theory courses:
| ENGL 200-3 | Gender and Literary Theory |
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours are required as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. Electives may be at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Joint Major in English/History
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in English and History is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
One of the following theory courses:
| ENGL 200-3 | Gender and Literary Theory | |
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory | |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
Lower-Division Requirement
| ENGL 211-3 | Survey of English Literature I | |
| ENGL 212-3 | Survey of English Literature II | |
| HIST 190-3 | World History to 1550 | |
| HIST 191-3 | World History since 1550 | |
| HIST 200-3 | Historical Methodology: An Introduction to the Work of the Historian |
One of the following:
| ENGL 100-3 | Introduction to Literary Structures | |
| ENGL 102-3 | Introduction to Poetry | |
| ENGL 103-3 | Introduction to Fiction | |
| ENGL 104-3 | Introduction to Drama and/or Film |
Two of the following:
| ENGL 210-3 | Women and Literature: A Survey | |
| ENGL 280-3 | Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 281-3 | Introduction to Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 282-3 | Introduction to Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 283-3 | Introduction to Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 284-3 | Introduction to Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 285-3 | Modern British Literature |
Two additional courses (6 credit hours) of History at the 100 or 200 level.
Upper-Division Requirement
Of the 13 English courses (39 credit hours) required for this degree, at least seven courses (21 credit hours) must be at the 300 and 400 level, with at least two of those seven courses (6 of those 21 credit hours) at the 400 level.
| HIST 300-3 | Historiography: The Nature of the Historical Discipline |
Two of the following:
| ENGL 320-3 | First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 331-3 | Genres in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 340-3 | Postcolonial Literature | |
| ENGL 350-3 | Comparative Literature | |
| ENGL 381-3 | Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 382-3 | Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 383-3 | Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 384-3 | Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 386-3 | 19th Century Literature in the United States | |
| ENGL 410-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature | |
| ENGL 420-3 | Advanced First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 430-3 | Special Topics in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 440-3 | Postcolonial Literature I | |
| ENGL 450-3 | Special Topics in Comparative Literature |
Six courses (18 credit hours) in History at the 300 or 400 level.
Five additional English courses (15 credit hours) ensuring fulfillment of the upper-division requirement. Two courses may be chosen from the following list of English ancillary courses:
| WMST 304-3 | Contemporary Women's Writing in and International Frame | |
| WMST 309-3 | Gender and Film | |
| WMST 306-3 | Indigenous Women: Perspectives | |
| WMST 311-3 | History of Feminist Theories | |
| WMST 401-3 | Cultural Studies: Gender, Race and Representation | |
| WMST 411-3 | Contemporary Feminist Theories |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Joint Major in English/Political Science
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in English and Political Science is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Lower-Division Requirement
or STAT 240-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences Basic Statistics | |
| ENGL 211-3 | Survey of English Literature I | |
| ENGL 212-3 | Survey of English Literature II | |
| POLS 100-3 | Contemporary Political Issues | |
| POLS 200-3 | Canadian Government and Politics | |
| POLS 202-3 | Canada in Comparative Perspectiv | |
| POLS 270-3 | Political Philosophy: Antiquity to Early Modernity | |
| POLS 290-3 | Research and Writing for Political Science |
One of the following:
| ENGL 100-3 | Introduction to Literary Structures | |
| ENGL 102-3 | Introduction to Poetry | |
| ENGL 103-3 | Introduction to Fiction | |
| ENGL 104-3 | Introduction to Film |
Two of the following:
| ENGL 210-3 | Women and Literature: A Survey | |
| ENGL 280-3 | Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 281-3 | Introduction to Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 282-3 | Introduction to Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 283-3 | Introduction to Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 284-3 | Introduction to Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 285-3 | Modern British Literature |
Upper-Division Requirement
Of the 13 English courses (39 credit hours) required for this joint major, seven courses (21 credit hours) must be at the 300 and/or 400 level, with at least two of those seven courses (6 of those 21 credit hours) at the 400 level.
Two of the following:
Five additional English courses (15 credit hours). Up to two of the following ancillary courses (up to 6 credit hours) may be counted among those five additional courses:
Of the 13 English courses (39 credit hours) required for this joint major, seven courses (21 credit hours) must be at the 300 and/or 400 level, with at least two of those seven courses (6 of those 21 credit hours) at the 400 level.
| POLS 303-3 | Democracy and Democratization | |
| POLS 370-3 | Political Philosophy: Early Modernity to Post-Modernity |
Two of the following:
| ENGL 320-3 | First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 331-3 | Genres in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 340-3 | Postcolonial Literature | |
| ENGL 350-3 | Comparative Literature | |
| ENGL 381-3 | Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 382-3 | Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 383-3 | Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 384-3 | Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 386-3 | 19th Century Literature in the United States | |
| ENGL 410-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature | |
| ENGL 420-3 | Special Topics in First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 430-3 | Special Topics in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 440-3 | Special Topics in Postcolonial Literature | |
| ENGL 450-3 | Special Topics in Comparative Literature |
Five additional English courses (15 credit hours). Up to two of the following ancillary courses (up to 6 credit hours) may be counted among those five additional courses:
| WMST 306-3 | Indigenous Women: Perspectives | |
| WMST 309-3 | Gender and Film | |
| WMST 311-3 | History of Feminism | |
| WMST 401-3 | Cultural Studies: Gender, Race and Representation | |
| WMST 411-3 | Contemporary Feminist Theories |
Three additional courses (9 credit hours) of Political Science at the 400 level.
Two additional courses (6 credit hours) of Political Science at the upper division.
One of the following theory courses:
Two additional courses (6 credit hours) of Political Science at the upper division.
One of the following theory courses:
| ENGL 200-3 | Gender and Literary Theory | |
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory | |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Joint Major in English/Women's Studies
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in English and Women's Studies is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Lower-Division Requirement
| WMST 100-3 | Introduction to Women's Studies | |
| ENGL 211-3 | Survey of English Literature, I | |
| ENGL 212-3 | Survey of English Literature, II |
One of the following:
| Gender and Literary Theory | ||
| Women and Literature: A Survey | ||
One of the following: | ||
Introduction to Literary Structures | ||
Introduction to Poetry | ||
Introduction to Fiction | ||
| ENGL 104-3 | Introduction to Drama and/or Film | |
6 credit hours of Women's Studies at the 100 or 200 level.
Upper-Division Requirement
| WMST 302-3 | Women and the Contemporary World | |
Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| HIST 311-3 | History of Feminism | |
| or WMST 311-3 | History of Feminism | |
| ENGL 410-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature | |
| or WMST 420-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature |
One of the following:
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory | |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
One of the following:
| ENGL 320-3 | First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 331-3 | Genres in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 350-3 | Comparative Literature | |
| ENGL 410-3 | Contemporary Women's Literature | |
| ENGL 420-3 | Advanced First Nations Literature | |
| ENGL 430-3 | Special Topics in Canadian Literature | |
| ENGL 440-3 | Postcolonial Literature I | |
| ENGL 450-3 | Special Topics in Comparative Literature |
Additional Requirements:
Two of the following:
9 credit hours of English courses at the 300 or 400 level.
At least 15 credit hours selected from the following:
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Minor in English
The minor in English requires that students take at least six English courses (18 credit hours), at least four (12 credit hours) of which must be upper-division. A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in English. The minor must include:
One of the following:
Five English courses selected to ensure a minimum of four courses are completed at the 300 or 400 level.
Two of the following:
| ENGL 280-3 | Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 281-3 | Introduction to Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 282-3 | Introduction to Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 283-3 | Introduction to Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 284-3 | Introduction to Victorian Literature | |
| ENGL 285-3 | Modern British Literature | |
| ENGL 381-3 | Renaissance Literature | |
| ENGL 382-3 | Restoration and 18th Century Literature | |
| ENGL 383-3 | Romantic Literature | |
| ENGL 384-3 | Victorian Literature |
9 credit hours of English courses at the 300 or 400 level.
At least 15 credit hours selected from the following:
Lesbian and Bisexual Lives | ||
Contemporary Women's Writing in an International Frame | ||
Indigenous Women: Perspectives | ||
Gender and Film | ||
Introduction to the History of Gender | ||
Cultural Studies: Gender, Race, and Representation | ||
Feminist Political Philosophy | ||
Contemporary Feminist Theories | ||
Topics in Aboriginal Women | ||
Selected Topics | ||
| ANTH 401-3 | Anthropological Perspectives on Inequality | |
| ANTH 406-3 | Feminist Perspectives in Anthropology | |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy | |
| ENVS 309-3 | Women and Environmental Studies | |
Race, Class, Gender, Power | ||
| HIST 309-3 | Women in Canada | |
| HIST 453 (3-6) | Topics in the History of Gender | |
| HIST 454 (3-6) | Topics in Women's History | |
| INTS 308-3 | Gender and International Studies | |
Women and Health | ||
| POLS 403-3 | Social and Health Policy and Administration | |
| POLS 434-3 | Resource Communities in Transition | |
Women in the Human Services | ||
| SOCW 449-3 | Gender and Sexuality |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Minor in English
The minor in English requires that students take at least six English courses (18 credit hours), at least four (12 credit hours) of which must be upper-division. A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in English. The minor must include:
One of the following:
| ENGL 200-3 | Gender and Literary Theory | |
| ENGL 300-3 | Theory | |
| ENGL 400-3 | Contemporary Theory |
Five English courses selected to ensure a minimum of four courses are completed at the 300 or 400 level.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA Program)
Joint degree in Fine Arts and Creative Writing
See calendar entry under Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Updated: January 22, 2020
