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English

Write your own story Do you love to lose yourself in a good book for hours on end? Do you relish your ability to win arguments with your rhetorical mastery? Are you intrigued by the idea of learning about the world through fiction, poetry and drama? Do you want to write?

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English at ULethbridge English is not just about the rhetorical and creative aspects of literature. It’s about examining history, culture, psychology, sociology, philosophy, and the human condition to determine what a text means in the context of when and where it was written and how it relates to us today.

Minors. Adding a minor to your degree is a great way to explore academic interests beyond your major. A minor is a set of courses comprising a secondary focus of interest. It is generally not related to your major. A minor may be required or optional. Minors are not available in all programs.

Language is the primary means by which we communicate our values, our ideals and our vision. The study of English asks fundamental questions about literature and how we, as humans, express ourselves and interact with others. It is the science of communication and critical inquiry.

The minor in English is available as an add on to all majors in the BA, BSc and BASc except the major in English and the general major in the humanities if English is chosen as one of the three streams.

By studying English, you will learn how we use language in the world at large, as well as consider the functions, structures and significance of literature over time. The program provides you with an excellent foundation for a career in virtually any professional capacity due to the cross-disciplinary knowledge base you will develop in the program.

Special Events. The Department of English hosts public presentations on original research and creative writing by faculty members and students. Visiting scholars, poets, playwrights and novelists also visit campus throughout the year. See the departmental website for upcoming events.

English Degrees. The Department of English offers a major in English for the 40-course Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree programs.

Alternatively, you can choose to do a general major in the humanities and select English as one of your three streams. You can also opt for English as your BA major for the Combined BA/BEd or BA/BMgt programs.

The department also participates in the delivery of Canadian studies, focusing on developing a deeper appreciation of our Canadian identity across a wide range of disciplines.

English Courses. In any of these degree programs, you will have the opportunity to take courses like: • Children’s Literature • Modernism • Literary Theory • Postcolonial Literature • Medieval Literature • American Literature • Elizabethan & Jacobean Drama • Canadian Literature • Restoration & 18th-Century • Contemporary British & Irish Drama Literature • Old & Middle English • Romanticism • Renaissance Non-Dramatic • Victorian Literature Literature • Creative Writing • And, of course, Shakespeare!

• Rhetoric

Learn more at ulethbridge.ca/artsci/minors.

Honours Thesis. If your GPA is high enough in your fourth year, you can opt to complete an undergraduate thesis course. This is an excellent opportunity for you to earn an “Honours Thesis” designation on your degree.

Learn more about English at ULethbridge, visit ulethbridge.ca/english

Our Faculty & Their Research Faculty members at the University of Lethbridge are happy to involve undergraduate students in their research projects. Our faculty members often collaborate with other departments, community members and employers on research projects — giving you the opportunity to get additional hands-on experience.

Current Research & Areas of Interest: • Rhetoric • Creative Writing • Language Study • Eighteenth-Century Literature • Romanticism • Commonwealth Literature • Postcolonial Literature • Medieval Literature • Renaissance Dramatic & Non-Dramatic Literature

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Literary Theory Psychoanalytic Criticism Irish Literature & Drama Canadian Literature Children’s Literature American Literature Modernism Victorian Literature Jewish Literature & Folklore Old English & Textual Criticism

Your Future Prospects Skills Acquired. In addition to developing exceptional written and oral communication skills in this program, you’ll also develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, advanced information acquisition and management skills, as well as precise attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after in the business world and can be applied to practically any scenario.

Graduate Studies. The University of Lethbridge’s School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at ULethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.

Related Fields. Here are just a few of the options open to you once you’ve earned your degree: • Business Administration • Publishing • Advertising • Copywriting • Marketing • Technical Writing • Communications • Travel Writing • Broadcast Journalism • Proposal Writing • Editing • Speech Writing • Library Science • Public Office • Performing Arts • Freelance Writing • Public Relations • Web & New Media Writing • Research • Civil Service

Professional Disciplines. Your undergraduate degree in English also provides an excellent foundation for journalism, law, management and education.

Write your own story in our Department of English.

“My English degree has allowed me not only to enjoy literature more deeply but to think critically about diverse aspects of society, history and culture. The skills that I’ve cultivated in this program are key to a world of professional opportunities. I’m excited to apply my experience to accomplishing my goals in the future.”

- Silva, English

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Put Your Knowledge to Work Whether you’re looking for a more in-depth learning experience by assisting with research projects or by testing your knowledge in a real-life setting, we can help. Combined with your required coursework, the opportunities outlined below will provide you with a solid foundation for further studies and an excellent framework for a challenging and rewarding career — whatever direction you decide to go.

Applied Studies

Earn course credit for career-related paid, volunteer or community service work experience. This program is specially designed to allow you to integrate principles learned in the classroom in a practical work setting.

For more information, visit: ulethbridge.ca/appliedstudies

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

ULethbridge is proud to offer you the chance to participate in co-op. Co-op allows you to gain work experience directly related to your studies and make invaluable contacts in the workforce, all while earning a competitive salary.

Completion of the program allows you to receive a co-op designation on your degree and, most importantly, a kickstart to your career the minute you graduate.

For more information, visit: ulethbridge.ca/coop

Participate in Research

In addition to your regular courses, you can contribute to departmental research activities. For example, you can complete an independent study course or gain employment as a research assistant. If your GPA is high enough, you can also enrol in undergraduate thesis-based courses where research is a component of your studies.

Contact your department to learn more!

Academic Advising Your decision to explore a university education is the first step toward a great future — now let us help you navigate your degree options at ULethbridge and set you on the road to success. Do you have questions about what field of study best suits you? Would you like help with program and registration planning and just can’t find the answers? If so, you should speak to an academic advisor today — advisors have the answers to these questions and many more.

To learn more about the support services available to you through our academic advisors, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

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*This brochure should be used in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge calendar, which is the final authority regarding program requirements and academic regulations.