ObjectivesThe English language unites the world — English literature unites the world of ideas. Expand your knowledge, excel in your studies and achieve the requirements you need to succeed! Come explore with us! Now, more than ever, the world needs effective communicators, skilled writers and critical thinkers. Camosun's English courses, taught in small classes by dedicated instructors, will help you gain these skills. We offer a number of dynamic courses that will prepare you for a career in journalism, media studies, or education, as well as provide what you need to enter a variety of college or university programs.
Academic titleAssociate of Arts Degree in English
Course descriptionFirst Year
Course Credits
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0
ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature 3.0 or
ENGL 164 First Nations Literature 3.0
Two Social Science courses 6.0
Two Humanities courses (second language recommended) 6.0 - 8.0
Two Arts electives 6.0
One MATH/COMP/STATS course 3.0 – 4.0
One Lab Science course 3.0 Total Credits 30.0 – 34.0
Second Year
Course Credits
ENGL 280 British Literature to 1700 3.0
ENGL 282 British Literature 1700 to 1900 3.0
One Arts elective (non-English) 3.0
One Science course 3.0
Two electives 6.0
Four of:
ENGL 250 Advanced Composition 3.0
ENGL 262 Women’s Literature 3.0
ENGL 270 Canadian Literature 3.0
ENGL 284 Shakespeare Studies 3.0
ENGL 286 20th Century Literature 3.0
ENGL 290 Special Topics in Literature 1 3.0
ENGL 292 Special Topics in Literature 2 3.0 Total Credits 30.0
Internship Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
Total Credits
6.0
Coop Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
ASDG 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) 6.0
Total Credits
12.0
You'll need to enroll in a minimum of four courses per semester.
All programs contain a blend of Arts and Science courses so as to support the concept of a broad education. All courses need to be transferable to one of the four BC universities. In the course description this is indicated by (T).