English

Great writing can elevate our understanding of the way things once were, the way we live now and what might be possible in the future. For instance, when you read about the complicated romance between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy in Jane AustinпПХs Pride and Prejudice, you also learn about a womanпПХs precarious financial security in late 18th century England. Or you can bear witness to the clash of civilizations in the works of Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, whose novels and poems achingly describe the impact of western colonization on indigenous cultures and identities.Students interested in pursuing an honours degree in English should submit a formal letter of application to the Honours Coordinator for admission to the programme. Students are eligible to apply to the programme during the session in which they expect to complete successfully their first 20 term-courses, including four term-courses of lower level English. Students must apply to the programme before having completed thirty term-courses. Because of the seminar requirements, only in exceptional circumstances will students be admitted in their fourth year, or after having completed 30 term-courses. To enter the Honours Programme, students must have achieved an average of least B+ (3.3) in English courses. Minimum averages of B+ (3.3) in English courses and C+ (2.3) in courses other than English must be maintained if the student is to retain honours standing.

Field of study: English Language and Literature, General