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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.
The Specialist program provides an unparalleled opportunity for in-depth and more advanced work in literary studies, while also giving you the room you need to broaden your understanding of the field and explore your interests as widely as possible. The Specialist offers superb preparation for graduate work in English literature; it is also an excellent foundation for a variety of career paths that emphasize critical thinking and communication skills.
Complementary Programs: You can combine our Specialist with a 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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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. Daniel Tysdal, creative-writing@utsc.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
Our faculty work in an array of fields, from ecocriticism to aging and dementia to recovering Black Canadian voices.