Overview
A survey of Canadian literature in English from its beginnings to the contemporary period. Readings will include poetry, short fiction and nonfiction, as well as novels from various eras; authors to be studied may include Moodie, Atwood, Klein, Richler, Callaghan, Ondaatje, Laurence, Munro, Brand, and King.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- Identify representative authors and texts in Canadian literature from the Confederation period to the present day.
- Identify and describe major genres and literary techniques that have influenced the development of Canadian literature.
- Describe the development of Canadian literature from its origins as an outgrowth of British literature to its establishment as a discrete national literature with its own distinct voice and set of traditions.
- Formulate sustained and logical arguments that build on textual evidence and manifest themselves in a variety of written forms, such as expository essays, encyclopaedia articles, and online discussion forums.