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.
CR: cannot receive credit for more than one of English 1000, 1050, 1090 or the former 1080, the former 1100 or for more than one of 1001, 1051, 1191 or the former 1101, 1192 or the former 1102, 1193 or the former 1103, and 1110; cannot receive credit for more than one of English 1020, the former 1030 or 1110; cannot receive credit for more than 6 credit hours at the first year level including unspecified transfer credits
1001
Critical Reading and Writing in Poetry and Drama
builds upon the essay writing and critical analytical strategies begun in English 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.
CR: cannot receive credit for more than one of English 1000, 1050, 1090 or the former 1080, the former 1100 or for more than one of 1001, 1051, 1191 or the former 1101, 1192 or the former 1102, 1193 or the former 1103, or 1110; cannot receive credit for more than 6 credit hours at the first year level including unspecified transfer credits
PR: English 1000 or equivalent
1110
Critical Reading and Writing II (Context, Substance, Style)
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.
CR: cannot receive credit for more than one of English 1000, 1050, 1090 or the former 1080, the former 1100 or for more than one of 1001, 1051, 1191 or the former 1101, 1192 or the former 1102, 1193 or the former 1103, or 1110; cannot receive credit for more than 6 credit hours at the first year level including unspecified transfer credits
PR: English 1000, the former English 1080
2005
Literary Survey I (The beginnings to 1660)
introduces students to the major writers by detailed study of selected texts. The course will include such authors as Chaucer, Mallory, Shakespeare, Spenser, Bacon, Webster, Donne and works such as Beowulf, the Old English Elegies and Gawaine and the Green Knight. Recommended for English specialization students that English 2005 be taken first in the English 2005-2006-2007 sequence.
CR: English 2000, the former English 2110
2006
Literary Survey II (1660-1837)
introduces students to the major writers by detailed study of selected texts. The course will include such authors as Dryden, Pope, Swift, Johnson, Fielding, Blake, Wordsworth, Austen, Byron, Keats and Shelley. Recommended for English specialization students that English 2006 be taken second in the 2005-2006-2007 sequence.
2007
Literary Survey III (1837 to the present)
introduces students to the major writers by detailed study of selected texts. The course will include such authors as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Hardy, George Eliot, Dickens, Yeats, T.S. Eliot and Dylan Thomas. Recommended for English specialization students that English 2007 be taken third in the English 2005-2006-2007 sequence.
CR: English 2001, the former English 2111
3205
Shakespeare Survey
is a study of at least eight plays, two from each dramatic mode: comedy, history, tragedy, and romance.
CR: credit may be obtained for only two of English 3200, English 3201, English 3205, and English 3206
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: credit may be obtained for only two of English 3200, English 3201, English 3205, and English 3206
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: the former English 2401
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
4105
Critical Approaches and Theory
is a survey of critical approaches to English Literature, particularly those adopted by twentieth century readers. The course will attempt to 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.
CR: English 4101
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
CR: English 4990
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
CR: English 2002
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.
CR: English 2002
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.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: the former English 3170, the former English 3180
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3181
Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
is a study of major dramatic texts from 1660 to the end of the eighteenth century.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: the former English 3300, the former English 4300
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
4302
Contemporary British Drama
is a study of representative dramatic works of contemporary British drama.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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: English 3275.
CR: English 4301, the former English 3301
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
CR: English 3156
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
CR: English 3260
4317
Elizabethan-Jacobean Drama
is a survey of Shakespeare's dramatic rivals and the Elizabethan and Jacobean repertoires.
CR: English 3022
PR: English 3200 or English 3201 and successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
4836-4844
Special Topics in Drama
is supervised study in specialized areas of dramatic literature. Course topic, design, and requirements to be determined through consultation by the student with the instructor.
PR: permission of the instructor and successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
2145
Pride Literature in Canada
considers literature that has been shaped by alternative sexualities, gender identities, and trans experiences (LGBTQI voices).
2146
Canadian Prose after 1949
is a study of the outstanding works of Canadian prose from 1949 to the present.
2155
Newfoundland Literature
is a study of Newfoundland literature with emphasis on representative writers since 1949.
CR: English 3155
2156
Canadian Short Stories
is a study of Canadian short stories which aims to give the student a heightened appreciation of individual short stories, and some sense of the range of Canadian accomplishment in the genre.
3145
Canadian Fiction to 1949
is a study of outstanding works of Canadian fiction from the beginnings to 1949.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3147
Canadian Poetry to 1949
is a study of representative Canadian poetry from the pre-confederation period to 1949.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3148
Canadian Poetry After 1949
is a study of Canadian poetry from 1949 to the present, with emphasis on the work of major poets and an examination of the various styles and theories of poetry developed during the period.
CR: English 4850
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3149
Canadian Prose
is a study of selected works of Canadian prose, covering both fiction and non-fiction.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
4307
Contemporary Canadian Drama
course description can be found in the dramatic literature list above.
CR: English 3156
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
4825-4835
Special Topics in Canadian Literature
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
CR: the former English 2214, 2216
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.
CR: English 2811
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.
CR: the former English 2121
2244
The Graphic Novel - Historical, Cultural and Literary Contexts
(same as Social/Cultural Studies 2244) examines the historical, cultural and literary impact of the Graphic Novel; investigates its continuing development; and introduces students to significant works within the genre.
CR: English 3842, Social/Cultural Studies 2244
PR: English 1000 and one of English 1001, 1110; one of Folklore 1000, Anthropology 1031, or Sociology 1000
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.
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.
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.
CR: English 3810, English 3830. This credit restriction replaces the note in earlier calendars and is retroactive to September 1, 1993.
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.
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.
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.
CR: ENGL 3190
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3215
20th Century American Literature
is study of American poetry and fiction from 1900 to 1960.
CR: ENGL 2217, ENGL 2218, the former English 4260, the former English 4261, the former English 4270
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3216
20th Century British and Irish Literature
is a study of British and Anglo-Irish poetry and fiction from 1900 to 1960.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: English 3001
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level. It is strongly recommended that students take ENGL 2243 prior to taking ENGL 3245
3810
20th Century Non-Fiction Writing by Women
is a study of twentieth century topical writing by women, including writing about social, political, and artistic and literary questions. Non-traditional as well as traditional genres will be studied.
CR: English 2805, English 3830. This credit restriction replaces the note in earlier calendars and is retroactive to September 1, 1993.
PR: English 2805 or permission of the instructor and successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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.
CR: English 3900, English 3901
PR: permission of the instructor and successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
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).
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
4861-4870
Special Topics in Modern Literature
is a variety of topics to be offered as resources permit.
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
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.
PR: permission of the instructor and successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the third-year level
2010
Comprehension Writing and Prose Style (I)
will chiefly emphasize the development of (a) the capacity to understand and appreciate the varieties of prose through close analysis of a wide range of examples, and (b) the ability to write expository and other kinds of prose.
CR: English 1110
3110
Greek Literature in Translation
(same as Classics 3110) is representative readings in English of the principal literary forms of Classical Greece. The literary achievement of the Greeks and their contributions to Western letters and culture.
CR: Classics 3110
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level
3111
Latin Literature in Translation
(same as Classics 3111) is representative readings in English of the principal literary forms of Republican and Imperial Rome. The literary achievement of the Romans and their contribution to Western letters and culture.
CR: Classics 3111
PR: successful completion of at least 6 credit hours in English courses at the second-year level