English - Associate of Arts Degree
Program Overview
Do you love words and stories? Literature invites you to participate in experiences and ideas beyond your own and grants you access to some of history’s and today’s most imaginative minds. Studying English is a great place to start if you are interested in exploring philosophy, sociology or politics. You can also continue towards an Associate of Arts degree in English at Selkirk (two years) and then a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (two more years at a university).
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts program, learners will be able to:
- explain terms, concepts, and theories of the discipline(s).
- read, write, and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines.
- ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry.
- use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims.
- research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications.
- synthesize and summarize literature and data.
- demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking, and problem solving skills.
- use current and emerging technology.
- demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment.
- conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
- Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.
- Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the College’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
- Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.
- If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic upgrading and university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program.
All Associate of Arts students are required to complete:
- Two semester courses in first-year English.
- Six semester courses in first-year Arts in two or more subject areas.
- Three semester courses in UAS science and math at the 100 level or higher, of which, one must be a lab science and one must be a UAS math, statistics or computer science course.
- Biology 101, Geography 130 and 232, and Geology are considered lab sciences.
- Six semester courses in second-year Arts in two or more subject areas.
- Six additional UAS courses.
- Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0.
Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110: College Composition is about thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop and express informed opinions on issues that matter. You will also learn about research, editing, and expository and persuasive academic writing forms.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 100-level Arts-Humanities elective
one (1) 100-level Arts-Social Sciences elective
At least one (1) 100-level Math/Science elective
one (1) additional Arts elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
ENGL111 - Introduction To Literature
ENGL 111: Introduction to Literature is about living more intensely. Rather than providing answers, literature prompts us to ask better questions of ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short stories, and novels will guide us in discussion, reflection, and writing about literature.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 100-level Arts-Humanities elective
one (1) 100-level Arts-Social Sciences elective
At least one (1) 100-level Math/Science elective
one (1) additional Arts elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
ENGL200 - A Survey of English Literature I
ENGL 200: Survey of English Literature I: "In spring folk long to go on pilgrimage" so begins Geoffrey Chaucer�s 14th century masterpiece of the English tradition, The Canterbury Tales. In English 200, we will set out on a pilgrimage which honours the living beauty of the English language and its greatest writers such as Spenser, Shakespeare and Donne, ending in the 17th century with Milton.
Note: This pre-requisite(s) may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
ENGL202 - Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices
ENGL 202: Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices. From the earliest narratives, Euro Canadian writing has framed our understanding of Indigenous peoples. We will examine the works of Indigenous writers from across Canada. Reading and discussion will give us an opportunity to understand First People's literature, including the response to colonialism, and to experience the vitality of First People's cultures, imaginations, and ways of knowing.
Note: Pre-requisites may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
ENGL204 - Children's Literature I: From Rags to Riches and Worlds of Magic
ENGL 204: Children's Literature I - From Rags to Riches and Worlds of Magic. From folktales and urban legends to traditional and literary fairy tales, particularly the collections of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well as Hans Christian Andersen and others, this course explores the roots of children's literature, including modern fantasy, such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Kenneth Graeme's The Wind in the Willows, and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Note: Pre-requisites may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 200-level Arts elective - not English
one (1) 200-level Arts elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level general elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
ENGL201 - A Survey of English Literature II
ENGL 201 Survey of English Literature II. From the calm reason of the Enlightenment to the passion of the Romantics, we still live out the questions first asked by the brilliant writers of 18th and 19th Centuries. In the company of such authors as Pope, Swift, Wollstonecraft, Keats, Wordsworth, and Austen, we continue our pilgrimage into culture, belief, and literary achievement begun in the previous semester with English 200.
ENGL203 - Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices
ENGL 203: Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices. In our multicultural society and globalized world, what is so Canadian about Canadian literature? In this course we trace the emergence of Canadian literature on the world stage and how such writers frame connections between literature, nation, identity and culture.
ENGL205 - Children's Literature II: From Hell to Heaven and Everything in Between
ENGL 205: Children's Literature II: From Hell to Heaven and Everything in Between. From medieval to modern times, this course traces the development of literature enjoyed by and written for children. Early works include the "Hell-fire" tales of the Puritans to the Golden Age stories of the nineteenth century. We explore landmark novels such as Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, and Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. We'll also examine the social issues and controversies provoked by poetry, picture books, and prose.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 200-level Arts elective - not English
one (1) 200-level Arts elective
one (1) 100- or 200-level general elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
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