english courses 2011-2012

English Courses 2011-2012

General descriptions of these courses are always available on the UTM Calendar webpage at https://registrar.utm.utoronto.ca/regcal/.

* The Course Schedules below are subject to change, pending enrolment pattern changes.

100-Level Courses
The 100-level courses are designed to increase students’ skills in close reading, interpretation, and effective writing; emphasize the development of analytical and essay-writing skills; and build acquaintance with major literary forms and conventions that students need in more advanced courses.They are open to all students who have standing in no more than one full course in English.

ENG100H5 is a course in general writing skills relevant to a wide range of university subject areas. ENG110Y5 explores the nature of narrative in a wide variety of fictional and non-fictional, poetic and cinematic forms. ENG140Y5 focuses on contributions made to modern and contemporary English literature in various areas of the world. DRE/ENG121H and DRE/ENG122H look at drama and performance from classical times to the present. ENG110Y5 and ENG140Y5 are equivalent to one another in that either one can be used in fulfillment of a Specialist, Major, or Minor Program, as can the combination of DRE/ENG121H and DRE/ENG122H. ENG100H5 may not be used to meet the requirements of any English Program.  

An underlined section number in the tables below denotes that a course description is available. Click on the underlined section number to get the description.

200-Level Courses
All 200-level courses are open to students who are concurrently enrolled in ENG110Y or ENG140Y, or both DRE/ENG121H and DRE/ENG122H, or who have successfully completed at least 4.0 full credits.
 

300-Level Courses
300-level courses are open to students who have successfully completed at least 4.0 credits, at least 1.0 of which must be an ENG credit.
 

400-Level Courses
400-level courses are open to students who have successfully completed at least 9.0 credits, including at least 5.0 ENG credits.
 

Other English Courses

ENG390Y5Y Individual Studies
A scholarly project chosen by the student and supervised by a member of staff. The form of the project and the manner of its execution will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. The attached Proposal form must be submitted to the department’s Undergraduate Advisor (room 289) by May 15th.
Prerequisite: 3.0 credits in English

ENG391Y5Y Individual Studies (Creative)
A project in creative writing chosen by the student and supervised by a member of the staff. The form of the project and the manner of its execution will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. The attached Proposal form must be submitted to the department’s Undergraduate Advisor (Room 289) by May 15th.

Prerequisite: 3.0 credits in English, including ENG389Y5Y

ENG299Y5 Research Opportunity Program
This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work on the research project of a professor. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods, and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Professors' project descriptions for the following fall-winter session are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time.

ENG399Y5 Research Opportunity Program
For senior undergraduate students who have developed some knowledge of a discipline and its research methods, this course offers an opportunity to work on the research project of a professor. Students enrolled will become involved in original research, develop their research skills, and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Professors' project descriptions for the following fall-winter session are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time.

Top