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Studying in English at UTM

As a Specialist, Major, or Minor English at UTM, you'll be taught by internationally renowned scholars, critics, and creative writers. You'll get a grounding in some of the most famous works ever written in English -- from Shakespeare's The Tempest to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Toni Morrison's Beloved. You'll also encounter exciting courses about video games, artificial intelligence, indigenous literature and storytelling, Canadian poetry, and world literatures. A degree in English will give you exceptional skills as a writer, researcher, critical thinker, problem-solver, communicator, and creative innovator, opening up a wide range of careers. English graduates pursue successful careers in law, medicine, education, journalism, entertainment, public relations, nonprofits, publishing, finance, tech, and more! 

Courses are arranged in four levels. Courses at the 100-level are introductory; 200-level courses provide broad surveys of a genre, a national literary tradition, or an approach to literature; 300-level courses offer more detailed investigations of theories of literature and of texts written in particular historical moments or places, or by particular authors; and 400-level courses are small-group, discussion-based seminars on a specific subject.

Guidance is available from the Undergraduate Advisor, Megan Janssen-McBride, MN 5250, as well as from members of the English faculty.

English Programs

Enrolment in any English Program of Study requires completion of 4.0 previous courses or their equivalent. Students are responsible for completing all the requirements of the English Program in which they are enrolled.

General Note:
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.

Prior to selecting courses from among the current English course offerings, students should review the degree requirements section for the program they wish to pursue.

NOTE: Students without pre- and co-requisites or written permission of the instructor can be de-registered from courses at any time. Pre- and co-requisites will be strictly enforced.

You can learn more about our programs here!