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13.10 English
ENGL 2905 Introduction to Creative Writing
will introduce students to three main areas of creative writing: poetry, prose fiction, and creative non-fiction (travel writing, autobiography, journalism). Much of the emphasis will be on writing as a medium of communication. For this reason, some of the instruction will be the workshop system in which students act as each other’s readers and audience.
ENGL 3905 Creative Writing
is a workshop course for aspiring writers of poetry and/or fiction. Limited enrolment. Applicants will be required to submit a sampling of their previous and current work.
ENGL 4905 Advanced Creative Writing
is a workshop course for creative writers who have demonstrated considerable talent and skill in poetry and/or prose fiction. Limited enrolment.
ENGL 1000 Critical Reading and Writing in Prose Forms
is an introduction to the essay, short fiction and the novel. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking strategies; composition of essays, including use of quotations and documentation, revision and editing; and literary analysis. All sections of this course follow the CRW guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/CRW.
ENGL 1090, or the former ENGL 1030, 1050, 1080
ENGL 1001 Critical Reading and Writing in Poetry and Drama
builds upon the essay writing and critical analytical strategies begun in ENGL 1000. Emphasis is placed on developing composition skills in essay writing, conducting research, and examining the genres of poetry and drama. All sections of this course follow the CRW guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/CRW.
ENGL 1110 Critical Reading and Writing in Rhetoric
is an examination of prose texts such as essays, articles and reviews. Students write for different purposes and audiences. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing: analysing texts, framing and using questions, constructing essays, organizing paragraphs, conducting research, quoting and documenting, revising and editing. All sections of this course follow the CRW guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/CRW. and build on foundational Critical Reading and Writing content delivered in ENGL 1000.
ENGL 2005 Literary Survey I (The beginnings to 1700)
introduces students to major writers, movements, and genres by detailed study of selected texts.
ENGL 2008 Literary Survey II (1700-1900)
introduces students to major writers, movements, and genres by detailed study of selected texts.
ENGL 2815 Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism
is an introduction to the study of contemporary theory and criticism with an emphasis on its application in the reading of literary texts.
ENGL 3105 Critical Approaches and Theory
(same as the former ENGL 4105) is a survey of critical approaches to English Literature, particularly those adopted by twentieth-century readers. The course will give an account of the theories on which these approaches are based and some attention will be paid to the application of different approaches to specific works of literature.
ENGL 3205 Shakespeare Survey
is a study of at least eight plays, two from each dramatic mode: comedy, history, tragedy, and romance. This course is also designated as a Pre-1900 Course.
ENGL 3206 Shakespeare and the Classical Tradition
is a study of the relationship between Shakespeare and his major classical sources, with a particular focus on the use of classical literature in the Renaissance. This course is also designated as a Pre-1900 Course.
ENGL 3395 The Literary Uses of English from the Earliest Times to the Present
is an exploration of the development of the English language, as evidenced by its literary uses. This course is also designated as a Pre-1900 Course.
ENGL 4950 Individual Project in English
is an individual project of a creative, or a critical, or a research character on a topic which is subject to the approval of the Program Chair. The topic will be prepared under the supervision of a designated faculty member or members.
ENGL 4951 Research and Bibliography
will give honours students a grounding in research, bibliography, and the history of print culture in preparation for the honours thesis. Students will carry out research and other preparation appropriate to the scholarly or creative form planned for their honours thesis.
ENGL 4959 Honours Thesis
is carried out by each student under the supervision of a faculty member assigned by the Program Chair.
ENGL 2145 Pride Literature in Canada
considers literature that has been shaped by alternative sexualities, gender identities, and trans experiences (LGBTQI voices).
ENGL 2146 Canadian Fiction
explores diverse works of Canadian prose Post-First World War to the present.
ENGL 2155 Newfoundland Literature
is a study of Newfoundland literature with emphasis on representative writers since 1949.
ENGL 2156 Canadian Short Stories
is a study of Canadian short stories which aims to give the student a heightened appreciation of individual short stories, short story cycles, and the range of Canadian accomplishment in the genre.
ENGL 2160 North American Indigenous Literature
will introduce Indigenous literature in a social, political and historical context. Beginning with the oral tradition (songs, narratives, legends, and orations), it will focus on different works by North American Indigenous writers: poetry, drama, short stories and novels.
ENGL 2705 Modern World Literature in Translation
is a study of modern world literature in English translation, with focus on writers of the twentieth century who have attained international stature.
ENGL 3145 Early Canadian Fiction
explores diverse works of Canadian prose fiction from the beginnings through the First World War.
ENGL 3147 Early Canadian Poetry
explores Canadian poetry from the beginnings through the First World War.
ENGL 3148 Canadian Poetry
explores Canadian poetry from Post-First World War to the present.
ENGL 3149 Canadian Prose
is a study of selected works of Canadian prose, covering both fiction and non-fiction.
ENGL 3171 Irish Drama
is a study of representative Anglo-Irish drama by such authors as Wilde, Shaw, Yeats, Synge, Lady Gregory, O'Casey, Behan, Friel and Molloy.
ENGL 3192 Modern Scottish Literature
focusses on representative Scottish texts from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries studied within Scotland’s distinctive historical and cultural contexts.
ENGL 3215 20th Century American Literature
is study of American poetry and fiction from 1900 to 1960.
ENGL 3216 20th Century British and Irish Literature
is a study of British and Anglo-Irish poetry and fiction from 1900 to 1960.
ENGL 3245 The American Satirical Novel
focuses on novels from the twentieth century to the present which examine from a satirical standpoint the vices, follies and shortcomings of American society, presenting critiques of issues such as race, gender, sexuality, education, employment, politics, religion, warfare, consumerism, technology, media, and celebrity.
ENGL 4248 Literary London
explores the marking and shaping of the London landscape and English culture by literary figures and literature. Students will read selected texts from the eighteenth century onwards and study sites through films and virtual visits in order to map locations in and around London from the perspective of the texts and consider the way literary culture in England has evolved.
ENGL 4302 Contemporary British Drama
is a study of representative dramatic works of contemporary British drama.
ENGL 4307 Contemporary Canadian Drama
is a study of contemporary drama and performance in Canada, focussing on texts representative of Canada's cultural and regional diversity.
ENGL 2240 Forbidden Books
is a study of texts that have been banned or prohibited for their allegedly offensive or subversive content.
ENGL 2242 Science Fiction
is a survey of Science Fiction from its earliest days to the present. Subjects that will be considered include the evolution of the genre, the relations among humans, technology and multinational capitalism, and the significance of memory and space.
ENGL 2243 Introduction to Humour in Literature
begins with a survey of humour theories from antiquity to the present, and proceeds to a study of various forms and strategies of humour through a selection of works in English. Students will study texts exploring the roles that humour plays in relation to topics such as transgression, iconoclasm, class, sexuality, gender, ethnicity, culture, politics and religion.
ENGL 2244 The Graphic Novel - Historical, Cultural and Literary Contexts
examines the historical, cultural and literary impact of the Graphic Novel; investigates its continuing development; and introduces students to significant works within the genre.
ENGL 2245 Supernatural Fiction
examines the evolution of the fiction of the supernatural as a distinct literary genre, focusing on writers who made significant contributions to the field.
ENGL 2351 Introduction to Drama II
is a survey of the major plays in the history of western drama from the 19th Century to the present.
ENGL 2850 What is Film?
introduces students to the critical analysis of film, focusing on how its elements create style and meaning.
ENGL 2851 Introduction to Film Form and Film Theory
develops students' visual literacy and introduces film theories focused on, for example, reproduction technologies and cultures of spectatorship.
ENGL 2870 Children's Literature
is an introduction to literature written for children and young people. Beginning with an examination of the history of children's literature in the British Isles and North America, the course will focus on twentieth century and contemporary works, touching on a broad range of genres, audiences, and reading levels.
ENGL 3275 Modern Drama (1830-1930)
is a study of western drama and performance during the period 1830-1930, with a focus on theatrical and dramatic texts and movements, as well as artistic, social, political, technological, and philosophical influences.
ENGL 3285 Disability and Film
will survey the representation of disability in film as well as introduce students to relevant theories and methodologies from disability studies for analyzing and writing about film.
successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
ENGL 4245 Contemporary Fiction in English
is an in-depth study of a selection of recent short fiction and novels in English. The focus will be on recent developments in American, British, Irish and Commonwealth fiction (excluding Canadian).
ENGL 4246 Contemporary Poetry in English
is an in-depth study of contemporary poetry in English. The focus will be on major poets and developments in the U.S.A., Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth (excluding Canada) since 1945.
ENGL 4247 The Art of Revolution: from the Romantics to Punk
examines the relationship between literature and revolutionary moments in social and cultural history from the Romantic period to the present. Covering revolutionary aesthetic movements including Romanticism, Dadaism, Futurism, Modernism, Surrealism, Situationism, and Punk, the course will explore how these movements shaped and were shaped by their social and political contexts.
ENGL 4305 Contemporary Drama
is a study of modern and post-modern western drama and performance from 1930 to the present, with a focus on theatrical and dramatic texts and movements, as well as artistic, social, political, technological and philosophical influences. Recommended previous course: ENGL 3275.
ENGL 4308 20th Century American Drama
is a study of American drama and performance from the turn of the century to the present, focussing on the theatre's historic role in the definition, reinforcement and scrutinizing of American mythology.
ENGL 2211 The English Novel from 1800-1900
is a survey of representative texts from 1800- 1900.
the former ENGL 2200
6 credit hours in English at the 1000 level
ENGL 2215 American Literature to 1900
is a study of the historical origins and development of nineteenth century American Literature, concentrating on a selection of works within their political, social and artistic contexts. This course is also designated as a Nationally-Identified Literatures Course.
ENGL 2350 Introduction to Drama I
is a survey of the major plays in the history of western drama from the Greeks to the end of the eighteenth century.
ENGL 3021 English Drama to 1580
is a study of the development of English drama from the Middle Ages to 1580. The course may also consider the popular arts, such as folk plays and mumming.
ENGL 3130 The English Novel to 1800
is a study of eighteenth-century English novels by such authors as Burney, Defoe, Fielding, Manley, Richardson, Sterne and Smollett.
ENGL 3181 Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
is a study of major dramatic texts from 1660 to the end of the eighteenth century.
ENGL 4317 Elizabethan-Jacobean Drama
is a survey of Shakespeare's dramatic rivals and the Elizabethan and Jacobean repertoires.
ENGL 4700-4730 Special Topics in Literary Studies
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
ENGL 4825-4835 Special Topics in Canadian Literature
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
ENGL 4836-4845 (Excluding 4843) Special Topics in Drama
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
ENGL 4861-4870 Special Topics in Modern Literature
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
ENGL 2352 Women and Drama
surveys dramatic writing by women from the medieval period through to the present. Additionally, the course surveys the history of gender and performance, perspectives on women in public spaces, and women’s participation in the business of theatre.
6 credit hours in English at the 1000-level
ENGL 2750-2759 Special Topics in Women Writers
will be offered by the English Program as resources permit.
6 credit hours in English at the 1000 level
ENGL 2805 Women's Writing to 1900
is a study of writing by women in the British Isles and North America from the Middle Ages to 1900, including such items as letters and journals as well as fiction, poetry, and drama. This course is also designated as a Pre-1900 Course.
ENGL 3810 Non-Fiction Writing by Women after 1900
is a study of twentieth- and twenty-first century topical writing by women, including writing about social, political, and artistic, literary questions. This course is also designated as a Post-1900 Course.
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