English, Bachelor of Arts

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Dr. Paritosh Ghosh

Contact Title:

Chairperson

Program Information

Contact Phone:

403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630

Contact Email:

inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information about the English program, visit the English Department.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts*
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Four-Year Degree Completion:

* Years three and four of a University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts degree can be completed at RDC. Majors in English, Psychology and Sociology are available (with optional Minors in English, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology). See the program website.

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Academic Planning Guides.

Related Careers

The study of English develops the skills you require in the workplace-creative problem solving, accurate research, persuasive writing, and confident public speaking. It may lead to jobs in any of the following areas:

Advertising
Government and Civil Service
Research
Administration
Public Relations
Management
Radio and Television
Journalism
Publishing & Printing
Languages and Linguistics
Writing
Consulting

Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example, in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in English.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership, motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

RDC offers courses that range from Shakespeare to aboriginal literature, expository to creative writing, national literatures to popular genres, allowing you to learn practical skills while acquiring cultural knowledge.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Requirements

Admission Requirements:

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

Program Content

University of Alberta

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
Basic Requirement (24 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

ENGL 332 (6 credits)
ENGL 376 or 377 (3 credits)
Sr ENGL (3 credits)
Options (12 credits)

University of Calgary

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
Language other than English (6 credits)
Science requirement (6 credits)
Open Option (12 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

ENGL 302 (6 credits)
ENGL 340 (6 credits)
Sr ENGL (6 credits)
Open Option (12 credits)

University of Lethbridge

For the General Liberal Education Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
Open Options (12 credits)
General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Sr ENGL (12 credits)
Open Options (6 credits)
General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)