Year 1

The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the associate of arts degree
in English. This suite of courses will also meet the requirements of the provincially recognized flexible
pre-major. Courses should be chosen only after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

To satisfy the requirements for an associate of arts degree in our creative writing studies program
substitute the arts I elective in each semester with with CWRT 100 and CWRT 101 respectively.

As an alternative, you may be interested in exploring a liberal arts diploma in creative writing.

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112 On Campus 3
MATH SCI Mathematical Science Elective for Arts On Campus 3
SOC SCI Social Science Elective On Campus 3
HUMANITIES Humanities Elective On Campus 3
ARTSI First or Second Year Arts Requirement On Campus 3
Total 15

SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114 On Campus 3
ARTSI First or Second Year Arts Requirement On Campus 3
SOC SCI Social Science Elective On Campus 3
HUMANITIES Humanities Elective On Campus 3
LAB SCI Laboratory Science Elective On Campus 3
Total 15

Program Summary

Are you interested in other people, their lives and
ideas?

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Do you love words and stories? Literature invites you
to participate in experiences and ideas beyond your
own and grants you access to some of history's and
today's most imaginative minds. Studying English

is a great place to start if you are interested in
exploring philosophy, sociology or politics. You can
also continue towards an associate of arts degree

in English at Selkirk (two years) and then a bachelor
of arts degree in English (two more years at a
university).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of English enjoy successful careers
because their skills are always in demand. Employers
hire English majors because they have advanced
skills in writing and public speaking; critical thinking
and creative problem-solving; research, analysis and

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interpretation. In addition, employers like to work
with English majors because these students have
developed ethics, empathy, and an appreciation of
diversity.

As an English major you will be well prepared to find
employment in the following fields:

— Communications

— Creative Writing

— Teaching, Education and Curriculum Dev.
— Lobbying and Advocacy

— Publishing

— Advertising and Marketing

— Broadcasting

— Public Relations

— Technical Writing

— Speech Writing

— Editing

— Project Management

— Research, Library and Info. Services

— Public Service

English

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts Degree

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

OUTCOMES

Our two-year English program will prepare you for
entry into the third year of an English or arts program
at most degree-granting institutions.

Here are some outcomes a student who graduates
from English should expect.

— Communicate clearly and effectively
— Use language to teach, delight and persuade
— Argue convincingly

— Research, analyze and present complex
information

— Critically read texts of all kinds and assess their
rhetorical, ideological and aesthetic strategies

— Explain the importance of literature in society
and its role in creating identities, representing
diversity, and encouraging empathy

— Contribute to the well-being of society through
tolerance, compassion, and a curiosity about
human nature

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the completion
of English 12 with a grade of "C" or better or written
permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Other
prerequisites depend on the electives chosen to
complete the program and should be determined
with the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor.

If you are a student who lacks the admission
requirements, you may still gain entry to the program
by taking a combination of university courses in your
first year. This may extend the length of your program.

For all University Arts & Sciences
course descriptions:

see page 260

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