English, Bachelor of Arts

Program Information

Credential:

Bachelor's Degree

Duration:

2 years at RDC. 2 years at most universities.

Delivery:

Main Campus

Program Cost Estimates:

Program Cost Estimates (pdf)

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Dr. Tim Heath

Contact Title:

Associate Dean

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)

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

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)
Language Other Than English (6 credits)
Open Options (15 credits)
Science Option (3 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

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

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)
Open Options (15 credits)
Science Option (3 credits)

Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

ENGL 220

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

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)
Language Other Than English (6 credits)
Open Options (15 credits)
Science Option (3 credits)

Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

ENGL 220

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.