Canadian Literature

Combined Major in English & French

COURSES

A sampling of courses for credit in the Combined Major in English and French (subject to change by term):

Department of English (ENGL)

202: Introduction to Canadian Literature448: Special Studies in Canadian Literature451: Contemporary Canadian Fiction452: Modern Canadian Poetry453: Contemporary Canadian Poetry455: Canadian Literature in Transnational Times456: Literature of British Columbia458 (cross-listed as FRAN 417): Comparative Studies in Contemporary French and English Canadian Literature

Department of French (FRAN)

290: Literary Studies II325: Studies in the Cultures of the French-speaking World (in English)410-419: Studies in Québec or French-Canadian Literature

For more information on placement,or for other inquiries, please contact

or visit:

Department of FrenchUniversity of Victoria

Clearihue Building, C247250-721-7363

E-mail: french@uvic.caWebsite: http://web.uvic.ca/french

Department of EnglishUniversity of Victoria

Clearihue Building, C343250-721-7236

E-mail: english@uvic.caWebsite: http://english.uvic.ca

Please consult the current academic calendar

for course descriptions

The Combined Major in Canadian Literature is a specialised undergraduate programme, unique in Canada, which is offered jointly by the Departments of French and English at the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada. Founded in 1988, this programme is an excellent example of interdisciplinarity in the Humanities. Highly specialised, this degree programme is a Bachelor of Arts degree composed of selected literature courses in Canadian and Québecois literature, as well as those courses needed to satisfy the regular requirements for a B.A. The term “Canadian Literature” is formally recognised on students’ transcripts. Students take introductory and basic courses in the first and second years of the programme, including History of Canada (HIST 130), and then take a considerable number of courses in Canadian literature and culture from the French and English Departments.

Please contact the program advisor, Dr. Marie Vautier, mvautier@uvic.ca, 250-721-7375.

Le “Majeur combiné” en lettres canadiennes (et québécoises) est un diplôme de premier cycle spécialisé. Ce programme -- unique au Canada -- est offert conjointement par les départements de lettres françaises et anglaises de l’université de Victoria, C.-B., Canada. Fondé en 1988, ce programme constitue un fort bon exemple d’études interdisciplinaires dans la Faculté des humanités. Hautement spécialisé, ce programme est un Baccalauréat ès arts qui offre aux étudiants/es la possibilité de se concentrer sur les littératures du Canada, en français et en anglais. La spécialisation est reconnue officiellement sur le relevé des notes. Dans les deux premières années du programme, les étudiant(e)s suivent des cours de base, y compris un cours sur l’histoire du Canada (HIST 130), en plus d’une variété de cours de littérature et de culture.

Veuillez consulter la conseillère académique, Dr. Marie Vautier, mvautier@uvic.ca, 250-721-7375.

What students have to say...

This programme “offers students the unique opportunity to combine English and French

studies in order to explore and celebrate what it truly means to be Canadian.”

This programme “offers students an in-depth, thought-provoking, and unique

glimpse into the themes, the triumphs, and the struggles that have shaped the

consciousness of this country.”

“UVic’s Combined Major programme slices through Canada’s all-American diet in order

to better understand the issues that have influenced Canada’s national

identity.” (Kerrie W.)

“The Combined Major in Canadian Literature exposed me to a wide range of cultures and languages while honing my

writing skills in French and English.” (Stephanie D.)

“[This degree] was influential in opening my British Columbian eyes to the realities in the

rest of the country.” (Leah C.)

“I consider the programme an extension of the French Immersion track, providing the

basis for my teaching career.” (Tanya F.)

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