First-Year Course Offerings
Fall 2012
| Course # | Course Title | Professor | Day & Time |
| 115 | University Writing and Research | Multiple Sections | |
| 125 | Literature and Culture | Multiple Sections | |
| 135 | Literature and Criticism | Multiple Sections | |
| INTR 100 | Popular Culture and University Writing and Research | Burgoyne | |
| LING 111 | Intro to Descriptive Linguistics | Okun |
Spring 2013
| Course # | Course Title | Professor | Day & Time |
| 115 | University Writing and Research | Multiple Sections | |
| 125 | Literature and Culture | Multiple Sections | |
| 135 | Literature and Criticism | Multiple Sections | |
| INTR 100 | Popular Culture and University Writing and Research | Burgoyne | |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film Studies | Harrison |
ENGL 115: University Writing and Research
(multiple sections)
An introduction to critical thinking and reading, academic writing, and research skills, consistent with the conditions and expectations students encounter as readers and writers at university.
ENGL 125: Literature and Culture
(multiple sections)
An introduction to the concept of literary genres that explores the relationship between literature and its historical and cultural contexts. This course emphasizes reading, research, and writing. See English 125 Sample Course Outline
ENGL 135: Literature and Criticism
(multiple sections)
An introduction to different ways of approaching and analyzing literary works to develop an awareness of the relation between literature and criticism. This course emphasizes reading, research, and writing. See English 135 Sample Course Outline
INTR 100: Popular Culture & University Writing (6 credits)
(ENGL 115 & MEDI 112)
What is popular culture? If you grew up trading Pokémon cards, watching The Simpsons, reading Twilight, or skateboarding, the answer to this question might seem obvious. You could point at a skate park or a television or bring us posters peeled off your bedroom walls.
How do you feel about pop culture? Is it trash or something more? How does it connect to other aspects of your life—like your relationships or your job? Does it really affect how you see the world or yourself? You already know that people constantly write about pop culture—you’ve read magazines and blogs or discussion forums—but do you know that researchers at universities also study and write about pop culture? This course will provide an integrated introduction to the study of pop culture and university writing and research.
A combination of ENGL 115 and MEDI 112 in an integrated learning environment: Students will explore the core concepts of popular culture and university writing and research. Readings, assignments, and assessment will be shared in an interdisciplinary environment. Note: students will receive course credit for ENGL 115 and MEDI 112 upon completion.
Enrol in either the Fall (F12N01) or the Spring (S13N01) section.
Film 101: Introduction to Film Studies
Professor Keith Harrison
A general introduction to the study of film as a self-aware art form and as a medium of cultural communication. Through an awareness of script, mise-en-scene, acting, camera shots, editing, and use of sound, we will explore some varied concerns and forms of cinematic story-telling from classical Hollywood narratives to alternative, more experimental modes.
Projected Filmography:
Sunset Blvd., Vertigo, Breathless, Dr. Strangelove, Annie Hall, Fanny and Alexander ,The Piano, The Sweet Hereafter , Run Lola Run, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner , Water, Blue Valentine.
LING 111: In tro to Descriptive Linguistics
Professor MaureenOkun
A study of the theoretical basis of language study, including the contrast between communication and true language, animal "language", theories of language origins, neurolinguistics, and phonetics/phonology. No prerequisite.
Go here for specific sections of first-year courses.
Also, see our special Cluster Courses with Media Studies.
Standard Department Handbook -
A Canadian Writer's Reference, 5th edition.Note: For all of its first-year courses the English department uses the writing handbook, A Canadian Writer's Reference, 5th edition (Diana Hacker, Bedford St. Martin's, 2012; ISBN- 9781457609046). An earlier edition, or a comparable handbook, may be an acceptable substitute — check with your professor.
To be updated soon for 2012-13:Course descriptions for some sections of
ENGL 115, 125, & 135.
Important Note Regarding Our New First-Year Program (Implemented September 2009) :
September 2009 marked the implementation of our new First-Year Program. English 111, 112, and 116 have been discontinued, and English 115 has a new title and description. Two new courses –- English 125 and English 135 -- have been added. (Descriptions of both the discontinued and the new courses can be found in the Calendar).
For the Degree English Requirement, you may take any two of English 115, 125, or 135, in any order.
If you have already taken English 111, 112, or 116, and you still require a second 3-credit English course, you may take either English 115, English 125, or English 135 to fullfil the Degree English Requirement. However, be sure to check with your Program to confirm the required combination of English courses.
English Majors and MinorsThe first-year requirements for English Majors and Minors likewise changes to:
Any two of English 115, 125, or 135, in any order.
See the complete description of requirements for Majors and Minors.
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