English
Why study English?
There are many reasons to study English at Douglas College:
- To improve your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
- To explore the many worlds imagined by literature
- To fulfill Douglas College program requirements
- To obtain the credits required to transfer to university
- To complete an Associate of Arts with a specialization in English
Associate of Arts
Providing students with the first 60 credits of an undergraduate degree, the Associate of Arts degree with a specialization in English allows for block transfer into third year at a variety of institutions.
Courses
For general descriptions of the courses we currently offer and scheduling information, see the course catalogue and the course scheduling tool.
For information about what students will read and discuss in specific sections, see our list of themed sections of literature and academic writing.
Academic upgrading
Students looking to improve their English reading and writing skills can take one of two programs at Douglas College. English Upgrading can help set you up for success in your other college classes and English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) is for students learning English as an additional language. Permanent residents, Canadian citizens and refugees do not pay tuition fees for these programs.