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Program Overview
English Literature explores the diversity of texts produced in the English-speaking world, across historical periods and geographical boundaries. You will engage with new ways of thinking, speaking, and writing about the world and, in so doing, interact with and change that world.
Our Major program is perfect if you want to combine your interests in literature with another subject area. Some subject areas are in close dialogue with English, enabling you to gain deeper insight into the multidisciplinary facets of our discipline. Or you could combine quite different passions across your programs. Either way, bringing focused exploration of English literature into dialogue with another field of interest gives you valuable perspective and flexibility, helping you prepare for graduate school or other professional paths.
Complementary Programs: You can combine our Major with a huge range of programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Sciences.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- Build on the foundations of effective writing to produce sustained lines of argument
- Use grammar, syntax, and vocabulary appropriate to context
- Develop strong critical reading and critical thinking skills
- Attain deep disciplinary knowledge of authors, literary periods, genres, and regions
- Amplify capacity for respectful forms of communication
2. Careers for Graduates
- Teacher or Education Curriculum Developer
- Editor/Copy Editor
- Author/Writer/Artist in Creative Industries
- Journalist/Editor/Drama Critic/Film Critic
- Social Media Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Policy Analyst (Government or NGOs)
- Technical Writer
- Journalist/Blogger
- Communications Assistant
3. Further Education
- English
- Journalism
- Education
- Library and Information Science
- Publishing
- Law School
- Public Relations
- Marketing
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact - Undergraduate Program Coordinator: english-uc@utsc.utoronto.ca
- Program Supervisor: Prof. Karina Vernon, karina.vernon@utoronto.ca
- English Librarian: Chad Crichton, chad.crichton@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7492
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- Students of English Literature and Film (SELF)
Did You Know
Many of our faculty are active in writing, filmmaking, and other creative endeavors, inside and outside the classroom.