COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA in English program at the University of Manitoba offers a rich and varied selection of graduate-level courses that allow students to explore a wide range of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches. Course offerings include ENGL 7050: Studies in Canadian Literature, which examines national identity and cultural narratives in Canadian writing, and ENGL 7070: Studies in British Literature since 1900, focusing on major authors and movements of the modern and contemporary periods. ENGL 7140: Studies in International Literature provides a global perspective on literature and its cultural contexts, while ENGL 7170: Studies in Media explores the relationship between literature and media forms such as film, television, and digital culture. Historical studies are featured in ENGL 7180: Studies in Old English Poetry, a comprehensive six-credit course on early English texts, and ENGL 7900: Studies in Medieval Literature, which covers the rich literary tradition of the Middle Ages. Other offerings include ENGL 7190: Special Topics in Literary Figures, focusing on influential authors; ENGL 7300: Creative Writing, a workshop-based course in fiction or poetry; ENGL 7800: Studies in Drama/Theatre; and ENGL 7860: Topics in Cultural Studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literature and culture.