BA in English (General) - Global Literatures in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

The Three-Year General degree program offers a structured curriculum to establish your foundation in English studies. This three-year option allows you to specialize in one of our four majors: Literature, Rhetoric, Media and Professional Communication, Literature and Rhetoric, or Creative and Professional Writing.
Throughout your coursework, you'll explore diverse national and historical literary traditions, encompassing British, postcolonial, Canadian, and American works, alongside studies in rhetoric, digital media, professional writing, information design, and various other fields.

Your English Language and Literature classes will provide profound understanding of our society, cultural identity, compelling ideas and concerns, and the relationship between contemporary and historical perspectives. You'll complete your studies with both comprehensive knowledge and specialized expertise.

Discover how global perspectives have shaped English literature from its origins. This focus area features classes like Postcolonial Literatures, Race in English Literature, Canadian Multicultural Literature, Global Shakespeare, and American Literature from a Worldwide Viewpoint.