BA English Concentration

As a student in Athabasca University’s English program, you will read a wide range of works from diverse genres, countries, and historical periods, analyze forms, styles, and ideas in terms of a variety of literary theories, from feminist to postcolonial. You will exercise and develop skills in critical thinking, interpretation, and writing.

To achieve a balanced concentration in English, students should select courses to cover British, Canadian, and American literature, and the major literary genres and historical periods, as well as a theory course.

Athabasca University has developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.

Did you know? Athabasca University also offers:

• four-year BA English Major
• Minor in English (optional)

For specific degree requirements view each program page.

Requirements in addition to the general program requirements for the 3-year BA with Concentration:

1. A minimum of 36 credits in English courses including a minimum of 24 senior (300 or 400) level credits.
2. 3 junior (200) level English credits in composition, for example ENGL 255.
3. 6 junior (200) level English credits in literary genres, for example ENGL 211 and ENGL 212.
4. 3 senior (300/400) level English credits in literary theory, for example ENGL 316.

Electives

Select all courses labelled ENGL, except all 100-level English courses. English courses at the 100 level will not count towards the concentration in English.

To select a balanced concentration in English, students should select courses to cover British, Canadian, and American literature; the major literary genres, historical periods, and theory.