Canadian Literature

Course code ENGL 2100

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course is a survey of Canadian literature from at least two genres, including drama, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Additionally, the course introduces students to the discussion of Canadian culture and identity.

Prerequisites

ENGL 1100 with a 'C-', or equivalent; and ENGL 1200 with a 'C-', or equivalent.

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What you will learn

  • -Texts chosen from at least two genres of Canadian literature (drama, fiction, poetry and/or non-fiction)
    -Representations of Canadian culture and identity in literature
    -The role of Indigenous literatures in the Canadian literary canon
    -Themes and traits common to Canadian culture and literature, such as regional diversity; a connection to the natural environment; anti-Americanism; immigration, multiculturalism, and post-colonialism; and others
    -Close-reading and literary analysis
    -Relevant literary elements and devices
    -Review of the literary analysis essay and research essay genres
    -Review of research skills and MLA documentation
    -Process writing: Pre-writing (planning and preparing to write), drafting, revising and editing

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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