The English Department offers a wide range of courses providing training in the fundamentals of reading and writing about literature. We also introduce students to various theoretical approaches, literary genres and national literatures. Our upper-year courses allow students to engage in more specialized studies of theories, literary periods, genres and individual authors. Our goal is […]
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours Forget what you’ve heard about studying English. Here, you’ll take an in-depth tour of literature ranging from the traditional (classic novels and poetry) to the popular (sci-fi and mysteries) to the innovative (graphic novels and film). Our engaging professors explore contemporary ideas and theories, even while working with historical […]
The English Department offers a variety of courses in the literature of the English language. There are courses in historical periods from medieval to contemporary, in the literature of several nations (Canadian and post-colonial as well as English and American), in the various literary genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, non-fictional prose and criticism and […]
Connect with the Department of English to learn more about our program offerings or to receive academic support. Quick Links How to Reach Us Department of English 524 Atkinson Building4700 Keele StreetToronto, ON M3J 1P3 416-736-5166 416-736-5412 lapsengl@yorku.ca Office Hours:8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Regular HoursSeptember - MayMonday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]
From classic texts to graphic novels, through various theoretical approaches, literary genres and national literatures, our department celebrates literary expression in all its forms. York’s English Department equips students with the tools to understand, appreciate and discuss literature across historical and national boundaries, while providing the freedom and encouragement to be creative and pursue independent […]