English (ENGL) 451
Comparative Canadian Literature II (Revision 1)
Revision 1 closed, replaced by current version.
Delivery Mode:Individualized study.
Credits:3
Area of Study:Humanities
Prerequisite:ENGL 211 and ENGL 212.
Precluded courses: ENGL 551 (ENGL 451 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for ENGL 551.)
Centre:Centre for Language and Literature
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Overview
ENGL 451 is a further study of Canada's ethnic minority writing in the context of the ongoing discourse between English Canada and Quebec. Among the topics to be examined are the nature of Canada's national literature, racial questions, the diversity of Canadian culture, nationalism in both English Canada and Quebec, and identity.
Evaluation
To receive credit for ENGL 451, you must achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on each assignment and a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:
| Essay 1 | Essay 2 | Research Paper | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 30% | 40% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Callaghan, Morley. 2007. Such is My Beloved. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart.
Edwards, Caterina. 1990. Homeground. Montreal: Guernica Editions.
Godbout, Jacques. 1968. Knife on the Table. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart.
Harris, Claire. 1992. Drawing Down a Daughter. Fredericton: Goose Lane Editions.
Kreisel, Henry. 1981. The Almost Meeting. Edmonton: NeWest Press.
Micone, Marco. 1988. Two Plays: Voiceless People and Addolorata. Montreal: Guernica Editions.
Tana, Paul and Bruno Ramirez. 1996. Sarrasine. Toronto: Guernica Editions.
Vassanji, M. G. 1991. No New Land. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart.
Readers
Kamboureli, Smaro, ed. 1996. Making a Difference. Toronto: Oxford University Press.
Pivato, Joseph. 1994. Echo: Essays on Other Literatures. Toronto: Guernica Editions.
Other Materials
The course materials also include a study guide and a student manual.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 1, Mar 9, 2000.
Last updated by SAS 03/24/2014 10:10:31
