English, Bachelor of Arts

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Tim Heath
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean

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:

  1.     Bachelor of Arts*
  2.     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, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

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)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Pattern Year 2

  • ENGL 302 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 340 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 395 (3 credits)
  • Sr ENGL (3 credits)
  • Options (12 credits)
Year 2 Course Descriptions

ENGL 302

This course will study the major schools of contemporary literary theory; comparing their principles and methods to changing definitions of literature; testing their claims and uses against differing values of readers. Theoretical debate and practical analysis combine in this course to train the student as a polemical literary critic. Selected readings represent Gender; Post-Colonial; New Historical; Feminist; Marxist; Psychoanalytic; Structuralist; Reader- Response; and Formalist criticism. Prerequisite: Full year of 200-level English.

ENGL 340

A historical survey of representative literature in English from the Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 219 and ENGL 220 or 6 credits of 200-level English.

ENGL 395

This course examines a representative sampling of Shakespeare's plays; focusing on a particular group of plays; or a particular dominant theme or concern. The course will attempt to ask pertinent questions about some of Shakespeare's major interests; and to investigate his development as a dramatist. Various critical approaches to the plays will be discussed. Prerequisite: 6 credits of 200 level English Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in ENGL 332. This course may be repeated for credit.

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)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

  • ENGL 302 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 340 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 395 (3 credits)
  • Sr ENGL (3 credits)
  • Open Option (12 credits)
Year 2 Course Descriptions

ENGL 302

This course will study the major schools of contemporary literary theory; comparing their principles and methods to changing definitions of literature; testing their claims and uses against differing values of readers. Theoretical debate and practical analysis combine in this course to train the student as a polemical literary critic. Selected readings represent Gender; Post-Colonial; New Historical; Feminist; Marxist; Psychoanalytic; Structuralist; Reader- Response; and Formalist criticism. Prerequisite: Full year of 200-level English.

ENGL 340

A historical survey of representative literature in English from the Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 219 and ENGL 220 or 6 credits of 200-level English.

ENGL 395

This course examines a representative sampling of Shakespeare's plays; focusing on a particular group of plays; or a particular dominant theme or concern. The course will attempt to ask pertinent questions about some of Shakespeare's major interests; and to investigate his development as a dramatist. Various critical approaches to the plays will be discussed. Prerequisite: 6 credits of 200 level English Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in ENGL 332. This course may be repeated for credit.

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)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

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