By studying a broad range of exciting and important literary works from the past and present, this course will increase your understanding and...
This course provides an enriched survey of the major genres, historical periods, and critical approaches to English for students with a particular...
An introduction to the study of a selection of fiction ranging from the Greek epic to the modern novel, including both short and longer forms; and a...
Storytelling defines who we are and our relation to the community, the nation, and the world. This course explores the rich and diverse traditions of...
This course explores a particular theme, mode, or genre of storytelling. Consult the Department of English for details of current course offerings....
"If Shakespeare were alive today, he'd be writing for television." This course addresses the many forms of popular culture, including television,...
This course addresses the complex nature of leadership represented in key works of literature and culture, from Malory to Alice Munro, Shakespeare to...
Readings from significant books written for children, selected primarily for literary quality. Some attention will be given to the historic evolution...
In this course, students participating in a major Western theatre production explore in theory and practice approaches to text in performance. Only...
An historical, theoretical, and analytical introduction to Shakespeare's plays in performance. This course focuses on specific problems related to...
A workshop in which students will experience, with simple, practical exercises, the ways in which Festival actors develop and maintain their voices...
This course will explore the sacred texts of different cultural traditions (for example, the Bible, the Qu
An introduction to contemporary Canadian writing in both established and experimental forms. The focus of the course will be on recurrent themes,...
From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, a consideration of the history and development of science fiction. Will include...
A study of the purposes and historical origins of fantasy, and modern developments in fantasy: alternate worlds, horror or ghost stories, sword &...
An examination of major utopian and dystopian texts. Will concern ways in which humanity has tried to imagine a perfect world, fix the current world,...
An introduction to the study of popular mystery and detective fiction through the reading of a selection of texts by writers from a variety of...
Horror has mass appeal, producing a contemporary culture saturated in images of blood for entertainment
Please consult the Department for current offerings. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information:...