3rd Year Semester I, FALL
- ENG 337
Shakespeare
An introduction to the literary heritage of William Shakespeare and his profound influence on both the development of the language as well as the entire corpus of its literature. Select works from his tragedies, comedies, histories and sonnets will be examined.
- HIST 111
Early Western Civilization
The course is designed to provide an overview of the development of Western civilization from the ancient world through the middle ages to early modern times. The content emphasizes the political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of Western civilization and focuses on civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome.
- ENG 305
History of the English Language
The study of the development of the language from its roots in Celtic and pre-Roman times, through Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and Norman influences to modern times where conquest, colonialism and migration have brought more complex influences.
- ENG 371
The American Renaissance
A study of representative North American literature from Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) to Walt Whitman (1819-1892).
- Elective
Specialised pathways
3rd Year Semester II, SPRING
- HIST 112
Modern Western Civilization
The course offers a survey of the history of Western civilization from the Reformation to modern times. It places emphasis on political absolutism and constitutionalism, the Enlightenment, political and social revolution, imperialism, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. This course also examines several international developments.
- ENG 106
Masterpieces of American Literature 1865 to the Present
An examination of literary masterpieces from the North American continent from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with special attention to recurrent themes and prevailing contexts.
- ENG 80
British Literature II-1800 to the Present
A survey of select works and authors of the last two centuries giving special attention to the context and literary styles exemplified.
