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English
The prerequisite for upper-level courses in English is 3 term-courses of English at the
lower level, or unless special permission is obtained from the instructor.
Note: See the beginning of the Saint John Courses Section of this calendar for
abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
ENGL1001 Introduction to the Study of Literature
An introduction to the principles of literary analysis.
3 ch (3C)
ENGL2001 Introduction to Poetry
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to poetic forms, language and theme within an historical context.
Students will be encouraged to participate in the critical analysis of the poems in the
course. There will be a special emphasis on written assignments.
ENGL2002 Introduction to Drama
3 ch (3C)
Introduces dramatic genres, language, theoretical approaches and staging within an
historical context. Note: this is a course in reading drama and not in acting. There will be
a special emphasis on written assignments.
ENGL2003 Introduction to Prose
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to the critical analysis of prose - short stories, novellas, novels – within
an historical context. There will be a special emphasis on written assignments.
ENGL2101 Literature in English I
3 ch (3C)
A survey of literature to the end of the 18th Century. Exclusion ENGL 1200 .
ENGL2102 Literature in English II
3 ch (3C)
A survey of literature in English from 1800 to the present. Exclusion ENGL 1200 .
ENGL3004 Malory's Morte D'Arthur 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the Arthuriad of Sir Thomas Malory and some of Malory’s source material.
ENGL3007 Chaucer and his Contemporaries 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the major themes and literary forms of the English Middle Ages, with
particular emphasis on the lyric, the Breton Lay, the Romance, and the dream vision.
ENGL3008 Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales 3 ch (3C)
A study of Chaucer’s major literary achievement and its relevance to the concerns of the
21st century.
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ENGL3105 Shakespeare's Earlier Plays 3 ch [W]
This course is a study of a selection of Shakespeare's earlier plays (pre-1600) in context.
This course will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations.
ENGL3106 Shakespeare's Later Plays 3 ch [W]
This course is a study of a selection of Shakespeare's later plays (post-1600) in context.
This course will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations.
ENGL3107 Renaissance Drama (Non-Shakesperaian) 3 ch [W]
This course is an introduction of Elizabethan and Jacobean plays in context. This course
will also examine early theatres, genre, and possible dramatizations.
ENGL3108 Studies in Early Renaissance Literature 3 ch [W]
This course is an introduction to prose and poetry of the early Renaissance (1510-1640),
studied in the context of the period’s wide-ranging literary, political, religious and social
changes.
ENGL3109 Studies in Later Renaissance Literature 3 ch [W]
This course is an introduction to prose and poetry of the later Renaissance (1590-1670),
studied in the context of the period’s wide-ranging literary, political, religious and social
changes.
ENGL3203 Restoration and 18th Century Drama
3 ch (3C) [W]
Traces British Drama from its bawdy rebirth in 1660, through the sentimental domesticity
of the early eighteenth century, to the “laughing comedy” at the century’s end. Also
considers the history of the London theatre.
ENGL3204 18th Century Prose and Poetry
3 ch [W]
Examines the literature of the 18th century, excluding the drama.
ENGL3205 Prose Narrative Before 1800
3 ch (3S/C) [W]
Examines genres of prose narrative through to 1800 with emphasis on the novel.
ENGL3301 Romantic Poetry
3 ch (3C) [W]
Studies the major poets of the British Romantic period.
ENGL3302 Romantic Novel
3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the development of the novel in Romantic Britain. Topics studied may include
the novel of sensibility, the Gothic novel, the English Jacobin novel, the historical novel,
and the national tale.
ENGL3303 Romantic and Victoria Drama
3 ch [W]
Explores both the literary and theatrical dimensions of the nineteenth century. Studies
closet drama, melodrama, comedy, farce, pantomime, burlesque, extravaganza, and
spectacular entertainment.
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ENGL3304 Studies in the Romantic Age 3 ch (3C) [W]
This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1789 to 1832.
ENGL3311 Victorian Poetry
3 ch (3C) [W]
Studies the major poets of Victorian Britain.
ENGL3312 Victorian Novel
3 ch (3C)
A study of a selection of Victorian novels from the period 1832 to the end of the
nineteenth century.
ENGL3313 The Earlier Victorian Age 3 ch (3C) [W]
This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1832 to 1870.
ENGL3314 The Later Victorian Age
3 ch (3C) [W]
This course will study a selection of texts from the period 1870 to 1901.
ENGL3401 Modern British Poetry
A study of selected modern poetry.
3 ch [W]
ENGL3402 Modern British Novel 3 ch [W]
A study of selected novels.
ENGL3403 Modern English and Irish Drama 3 ch [W]
Deals with the major dramatic developments of this century, beginning with the
pioneering efforts of such figures as Galsworthy, Shaw and Yeats, and concluding with
the trends of the present day.
ENGL3404 Irish Literature
3 ch [W]
A study of the literature of Ireland, excluding drama.
ENGL3405 Studies in Modern British Literature 3 ch [W]
A study of selected British short fiction, poetry, essays, and novels of the 20th century.
ENGL3501 Canadian Poetry
A study of Canadian Poetry.
3 ch [W]
ENGL3502 Canadian Novel
A study of selected novels.
3 ch [W]
ENGL3504 Canadian Short Fiction
A study of selected short fiction.
3 ch [W]
ENGL3505 Maritime Poetry
3 ch [W]
A study of Maritime poetry from its beginnings, with an emphasis on 20th century
developments.
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ENGL3506 Maritime Fiction
3 ch (3C) [W]
An overview of the variety of genres in Maritime fiction.
ENGL3508 Canadian Literature WWII 3 ch [W]
A study of Canadian poetry, short fiction, criticism, and novels written before the
Second World War.
ENGL3509 Canadian Literature after WWII
3 ch [W]
A study of Canadian short fiction, poetry, novels, and criticism written after World
War II.
ENGL3511 American Poetry
3 ch (3C) [W]
An overview of modern American poetry.
ENGL3512 American Short Fiction
3 ch (3S) [W]
A study of 19th and 20th Century American short fiction.
ENGL3513 American Drama
3 ch (3S) [W]
A study of the work of major American playwrights of the 20th Century.
ENGL3514 The 19th Century American Novel 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the 19th Century American novel.
ENGL3515 20th Century American Novel
A study of 20th Century American novels.
3 ch (3C) [W]
ENGL3601 Introduction to Literary Theory
A historical survey of literary theory.
3 ch (3C) [W]
ENGL3621 Writing by Women I 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of texts by women in a variety of genres to the mid-eighteenth century.
ENGL3622 Writing by Women II 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of texts by women in a variety of genres since the mid-eighteenth century.
ENGL3631 Studies in Gender and Genre 3 ch [W]
Examines the development of masculinities and/or femininities in the context of a
particular or several literary genre(s).
ENGL3705 Literature of the West Indies, Africa and India
3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of selected literature written in English in the West Indies , Africa and India.
ENGL3706 Experimental Modern Theory 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the development of modern and postmodern drama as a series of reactions
against realism.
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ENGL3709 Children's Literature 3 ch (3C) [W]
An overview of children's literature.
ENGL3713 Special Topics 3 ch [W]
This course focuses on specialized areas of interest.
Pre-requisite: Three term-courses of lower level English.
ENGL3721 Literature of the Fantastic Before the 20th Century 3 ch (3S/C) [W]
This course examines the development of fantastic literature from the early modern
period to the beginning of the 20th Century.
ENGL3722 Topics in Speculative Fiction 3 ch (3S) [W]
This course examines specific themes, movements, and/or authors of science fiction
and/or fantasy from the early 20th century.
ENGL3801 From Script to Performance 3 ch (3C) [W]
This course integrates the study of drama as literature with the practical elements of
theatrical production.
ENGL3802 Reading Film 3 ch [W]
This course will explore various ways of analyzing a variety of films.
ENGL3803 American Film
3 ch [W]
A study of major trends in American film.
ENGL3812 Postmodern Literature 3 ch [W]
Postmodern Literature is a study of the theory behind, and the practise of, postmodern
literature. Works from several genres including poetry, prose, drama, and film will be
studied.
ENGL3902 Drama Production
3 ch
This course runs in cooperation with a local professional theatre company. It will offer
students practical experience in a number of “back stage” elements of theatre production,
such as set design and construction, costumes, publicity and program design. Enrollment
is limited.
Prerequisite: Three lower level term-courses in English and permission of the
instructor.
ENGL3903 The Development of Western Drama 3 ch [W]
Studies a range of plays to illustrate the development of the dramatic tradition in the
western world.
ENGL3922
Special Topics in Creative Writing
3 ch
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A workshop seminar in which a variety of genres, styles, and forms are studied and
practiced through weekly assignments. Students who have completed ENGL 3913 –
Writing Poetry I or ENGL 3914 – Writing Poetry II are eligible to register for this
course.
ENGL4801 Honours Essay: Reading and Research
3 ch [W]
This course is devoted to the research portion of the honours project.
ENGL4802 Honours Essay
3 ch [W]
An honours essay to be attempted upon completion of ENGL 4801 .
Prerequisite: ENGL 4801 .
ENGL4803 Advanced Seminar I 3 ch
A senior seminar in selected topics.
ENGL4804 Advanced Seminar II
A senior seminar in selected topics.
3 ch
HENG4000 Joint Honours Thesis 6 ch [W]
Honours thesis for Joint Honours Program in English and History.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Joint Honours Program in English and History.