Overview

English 451 is a further study of Canada’s ethnic writing in the context of history, immigration, identity, and ethnicity. The course focuses on the following topics:

• the nature of Canada’s national literature
• the questions of race and ethnicity
• the diversity of Canadian culture, nationalism, and identity

Evaluation

To receive credit for ENGL 451, you must complete two essay assignments, one research paper, and a final exam; you must receive a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on each of these requirements. The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:

The final examination for this course must be taken online with an AU-approved exam invigilator at an approved invigilation centre. It is your responsibility to ensure your chosen invigilation centre can accommodate online exams. For a list of invigilators who can accommodate online exams, visit the Exam Invigilation Network.

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

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Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the ENGL 451 challenge registration, you must receive a minimum grade of “D” (50 percent) on both challenge components.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form