English Language and Literature is about more than reading—it’s about learning, through texts, to read the world we live in and to understand the linguistic mechanisms that shape us.

DISCOVERING ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Studying English Language and Literature will expose you to a broad collection of classical and contemporary literature. Our courses introduce the vital practices of critical reading, writing about ideas and texts, and collaborative learning through discussion and debate. Whatever your taste in literature, you will encounter professors, peers, and courses to inspire and engage your love of literature.

YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN STUDYING ENGLISH IF...
• You care about the issues affecting society today and want to intervene in a meaningful way.

CONCENTRATION IN CREATIVE WRITING
We believe that creative writing, as well as analytic writing, lies at the heart of a liberal arts program. Along with the academic practice of analyzing texts, you should have the opportunity to engage with texts creatively: to produce them and to hear readings by established authors and writers among your peers. The program sharpens skills in style and strategy and offers several prizes and publication opportunities. You have the option to do a Major with a Concentration in Creative Writing, or even to apply for Honours in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing.

CRITICAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
English graduates move into careers in academia, teaching, social work, law, technical and creative writing, public relations, library science, publishing, communications, human resources, marketing, theatre, film making, journalism, fashion, event management, and other fields that make use of advanced skills in research, critical analysis, and communications and writing.