English (ENGL) 351

Overview

ENGL 351 is an introduction to the study of ethnic minority writing in Canada in the context of the country's two majority traditions—the English and the French.

Among the topics examined are the national literatures, the voices of women, national myths and stereotypes, regionalism, and immigration.

Evaluation

To receive credit for ENGL 351, you must achieve a composite course grade of at least D (50 percent), you must complete an essay assignment and a research paper, and must receive a grade of at least D (50 percent) on each assignment and on the final exam. The following chart provides a suggested schedule for completing the essay, the research paper, and the exam. It also indicates the percentage weighting given to each course requirement in arriving at a final composite mark for the course.

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

Other Materials

The course materials also include an online study guide, student manual, and reading file.

Challenge for Credit Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows you to demonstrate that you 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 about Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the ENGL 351 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on each challenge component.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form