Secondary English advising documents (for students admitted Fall 2025):
First Year Winter Semester Advising
The following course list is provided as a sample registration plan for first year students in their winter semester.
Registration plans are provided because of the tight nature of the program - to ensure timely completion of your program, you are advised to follow the sequence of courses as outlined above.
The Four Year Overview is for most students, and it allocates space for completing all of the requirements in your Secondary English B.Ed. degree. Please note, students needing to complete a Foundation year will be starting in Year 0, thus, will be following a five year study plan. See below for further details.
The Two Year Overview is designed for students who have significant advanced standing,(typically students with transfer credits from other universities) and does not include room in your schedule for completing the subject area and elective course portions of the Secondary English program.
A complete list of courses, course descriptions and prerequisites can be found below.
Secondary English (B.Ed.) (120 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Bachelor of Education
Program credit weight: 120
Program Description
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary English program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credits for the program) for a total of 150 credits.
The aim of the B.Ed. Secondary Education Program is to prepare strong beginning teachers for the secondary school level. This integrated program consists of courses in Education (including field experiences) and courses in the subject area of the teaching specialization. Students also take 6 credits of free electives. For all teacher education programs, course sequencing is highly structured. For this reason, the advising information in this Course Catalogue section must be used in conjunction with the summary companion document (Program Overview) found at http://www.mcgill.ca/dise/progs/secenglish.
The Secondary English program provides students with the learning opportunities needed to become proficient English teachers.
Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University to the Quebec Ministry of Education for Quebec teacher certification. For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs," "Undergraduate Education Programs," and "Quebec Teacher Certification".
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Freshman Program
Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year.
The Freshman year is the time to take introductory-level courses in English, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as "teachable" subject areas within B.Ed. programs (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science.
In addition, in consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. The list includes English literature courses that may be used toward the academic component of the Secondary English course requirements. Also included are several French Second Language (FRSL) courses for which placement tests are required to determine the appropriate level.
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| EDEC 203 | Communication in Education. 1 | 3 |
Communication in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. See course page for more information |
| EDEM 220 | Contemporary Issues in Education. | 3 |
Contemporary Issues in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 201 | Survey of English Literature 2. | 3 |
Survey of English Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 215 | Introduction to Shakespeare. | 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 226 | American Literature 2. | 3 |
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| FRSL 101 | Beginners French 1. | 3 |
Beginners French 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. See course page for more information |
| FRSL 102 | Beginners French 2. | 3 |
Beginners French 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. See course page for more information |
| FRSL 207D1 | Elementary French 01. | 3 |
Elementary French 01. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This two-term course uses a task-based approach to provide students with authentic materials related to Canadian culture and prepares them for real life communication. Therefore, class time will be mostly dedicated to the completion of communicative tasks which often rely on the use of technology (mobile apps,
blogs and other online tools). This course tackles different topics that students can relate to in their personal, social and academic life, and provides a review and further training in elementary language structures to develop their communication skills and digital literacy in French. See course page for more information |
| FRSL 207D2 | Elementary French 01. | 3 |
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| FRSL 211D1 | Oral and Written French 1. | 3 |
Oral and Written French 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions. See course page for more information |
| FRSL 211D2 | Oral and Written French 1. | 3 |
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| RELG 207 | Introduction to the Study of Religions. | 3 |
Introduction to the Study of Religions. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society. See course page for more information |
| WCOM 250 | Research Essay and
Rhetoric. | 3 |
Research Essay and
Rhetoric. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity. See course page for more information |
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Required Courses (60 credits)
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Title |
Credits |
| EDEC 201 | First Year Professional Seminar. | 1 |
First Year Professional Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession. Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 215 | English Exam for Teacher Certification. | 0 |
English Exam for Teacher Certification. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a Quebec Ministry of Education-required component of the B.Ed. degree. The exam is coordinated by an independent organization, the Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC). Consists of a 2-hour exam designed to assess teacher
candidates' competency in the language of instruction. Must be completed before the 3rd Field Experience. Students must register for EDEC 215 and register for the EETC on the CEETC website. Students who do not pass after four attempts require permission from the Internships Student Affairs Office to re-take the exam.
See course page for more information |
| EDEC 233 | Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 247 | Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 254 | Second Professional Seminar (Secondary). | 1 |
Second Professional Seminar (Secondary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Preparation for the second field experience through development of basic practices in planning and teaching in secondary school classrooms. Competencies and professional portfolio will be addressed. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 260 | Philosophical Foundations. | 3 |
Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 351 | Third Professional Seminar (Secondary). | 2 |
Third Professional Seminar (Secondary). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Professional portfolios and competencies will be addressed. Preparation for the third field experience through engaging in the full spectrum of unit/lesson planning, critical analysis and self-reflection. Professional portfolios and competencies will be addressed. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 404 | Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Sec). | 3 |
Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Sec). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition to showcase working professional portfolios will be addressed. See course page for more information |
| EDES 350 | Classroom Practices. | 3 |
Classroom Practices. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Competency-based discipline skills and methods of classroom management, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practice; the rationale for various approaches to classroom management; strategies for developing instruction that focus attention and reduce off-task behaviour. See course page for more information |
| EDES 361 | Teaching Secondary English 1. | 3 |
Teaching Secondary English 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of appropriate materials related to the high school English programs; exploration of various techniques of teaching language, literature, writing and dramatics in the secondary school. See course page for more information |
| EDES 461 | Teaching Secondary English 2. | 3 |
Teaching Secondary English 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced inquiry into special interest areas in the teaching of Secondary English Language Arts in light of contemporary theory and research. Parts of this course may be undertaken in school settings. See course page for more information |
| EDFE 200 | First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). | 2 |
First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs website at http://www.mcgill.ca/isa. See course page for more information |
| EDFE 254 | Second Field Experience (Secondary). | 3 |
Second Field Experience (Secondary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Supervised student teaching. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field
Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa.
See course page for more information |
| EDFE 351 | Third Field Experience (Secondary). | 8 |
Third Field Experience (Secondary). Terms offered: Fall 2025 Supervised student teaching in a school. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience, dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs Office website http://www.mcgill.ca/isa. See course page for more information |
| EDFE 451 | Fourth Field Experience (Secondary). | 7 |
Fourth Field Experience (Secondary). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume a much increased responsibility for student learning, classroom management, and evaluation. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. See course page for more information |
| EDPE 300 | Educational Psychology. | 3 |
Educational Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act. See course page for more information |
| EDPE 304 | Measurement and Evaluation. | 3 |
Measurement and Evaluation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis. See course page for more information |
| EDPI 309 | Diverse Learners. | 3 |
Diverse Learners. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development ( eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families. See course page for more information |
| EDPI 341 | Instruction in Inclusive Schools. | 3 |
Instruction in Inclusive Schools. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools. See course page for more information |
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits selected as described below:
Equity Education
3 credits from:
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| EDEC 248 | Equity and Education. | 3 |
Equity and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including
the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches. See course page for more information |
| EDEC 249 | Global Education and Social Justice. | 3 |
Global Education and Social Justice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom. See course page for more information |
Secondary English Subject Area (51 credits)
Option 1
51 credits distributed as follows:
Required Course (3 credits)
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Credits |
| EDES 366 | Literature for Young Adults. | 3 |
Literature for Young Adults. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students. See course page for more information |
Complementary Language/Linguistics Courses (6 credits)
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Credits |
| EDEC 203 | Communication in Education. 1 | 3 |
Communication in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. See course page for more information |
| EDSL 305 | L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. | 3 |
L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding. See course page for more information |
| EDSL 350 | Essentials of English Grammar. | 3 |
Essentials of English Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners. See course page for more information |
| LING 200 | Introduction to the Study of Language. | 3 |
Introduction to the Study of Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics. See course page for more information |
| LING 201 | Introduction to Linguistics. | 3 |
Introduction to Linguistics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language
acquisition. See course page for more information |
| LING 355 | Language Acquisition 1. | 3 |
Language Acquisition 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A critical study of the application of linguistic theory and description to first and second language learning. Topics include: the acquisition of sounds, syntax and word meanings; acquisition strategies; properties of the input; theories of first and second language acquisition. See course page for more information |
| WCOM 250 | Research Essay and
Rhetoric. 1 | 3 |
Research Essay and
Rhetoric. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity. See course page for more information |
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Rhetoric. OR EDEC 203 Communication in Education. for credit but not both
Complementary Courses
42 credits distributed as follows (including at least one course in Shakespeare):
Literature (30 credits)
A minimum of 15 credits must be at the 300 level or higher, chosen from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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| ENGL 200 | Survey of English Literature 1. | 3 |
Survey of English Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature before 1750 for students not registered in English programs. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 201 | Survey of English Literature 2. | 3 |
Survey of English Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 215 | Introduction to Shakespeare. | 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 225 | American Literature 1. | 3 |
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| ENGL 226 | American Literature 2. | 3 |
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| ENGL 227 | American Literature 3. | 3 |
American Literature 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of literary works which may be thematic or may deal with a special group of authors. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 228 | Canadian Literature 1. | 3 |
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| ENGL 229 | Canadian Literature 2. | 3 |
Canadian Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A chronological survey of Canadian literature, Part 2. A continuation of ENGL 228. See course page for more information |
| GERM 259 | Introduction to German Literature 1. | 3 |
Introduction to German Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the major authors, genres, and topics of German literature from the
Middle Ages to the Age of Goethe, including the Nibelungenlied, Faust, classical
tragedy, and the rise of the novel. See course page for more information |
| GERM 260 | Introduction to German Literature 2. | 3 |
Introduction to German Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the major authors, genres, and topics of German literature from the 19th
century to the present. See course page for more information |
| JWST 206 | Introduction to Yiddish Literature. | 3 |
Introduction to Yiddish Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of Yiddish literature with a particular focus on the modern period (the 1860s to the present). As we read major works of Yiddish literature, we will discuss the main factors in its development, including its position as a minority literature, Ashkenazi civilization’s religious foundations and multilingualism, the rise of political movements, and the trauma of the Holocaust. In his Nobel lecture, Yiddish writer Isaac Bashevis Singer described Yiddish as “the idiom of the frightened and hopeful humanity.” We will explore both the reasons behind and the effects of such universalization of Yiddish language, literature, and culture. See course page for more information |
| JWST 225 | Literature and Society. | 3 |
Literature and Society. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A panoramic analysis of Israeli society through poetry, fiction, essays, interviews and testimonial narratives reflecting the country's historical, ideological and ethnic complexity. In English translation, we will read Oz, Amichai, Habibi, Har-Even and Yehoshua, as well as new authors from divergent ethnic, religious and ideological positions. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 220 | Introduction to Literary Analysis. | 3 |
Introduction to Literary Analysis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A literary analysis course that introduces the tools and critical terms needed for studying poetry and prose fiction, discussing formal and stylistic differences, organizing and writing critical essays. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 218 | Russian Literature and Revolution. | 3 |
Russian Literature and Revolution. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The dramatic developments in Russian literature of the 20th century, from revolution, through conformity, to the ironies and anxieties of the post-Soviet era. Comrades, iconoclasts, absurdists, proletarians and aesthetes; the Gulag, the literary café, the music of the spheres, the crumbling Russian village; the reforging of humanity and the rediscovery of tradition. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 223 | Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1. | 3 |
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The Golden Age of Russian literature: from Pushkin, Lermontov, and Gogol to the first works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. This course traces the rise of a coherent literary tradition in Russia, exploring authors’ relationships to the burgeoning tradition and to their historical and cultural context. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 224 | Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2. | 3 |
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course explores the masterpieces of late nineteenth-century Russian literature. From psychological realism and the novel of ideas to the rise of the great short story; Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Leskov, and Chekhov. See course page for more information |
Cultural Studies (9 credits)
A minimum of 3 credits must be at the 300 level or higher chosen from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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| ENGL 279 | Introduction to Film History. | 3 |
Introduction to Film History. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to key historical moments, cinematic movements, formal styles, as well as historiographical and theoretical debates in the history of world cinema.
See course page for more information |
| ENGL 280 | Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. | 3 |
Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to film's social, historical, and technological contexts, including its relationships to other mass media. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 200 | Topics in Film. | 3 |
Topics in Film. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This seminar focuses on a special topic in European and/or transatlantic film and visual culture. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 250 | History and Future of the Book. | 3 |
History and Future of the Book. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of the 2000-year history of the medium of the book with a look towards its future durability and translation into digital media. See course page for more information |
Drama/Theatre (3 credits)
Chosen from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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| ENGL 215 | Introduction to Shakespeare. | 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 230 | Introduction to Theatre Studies. | 3 |
Introduction to Theatre Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to dramatic literature, text analysis, textual and performance theory, and theatre history. See course page for more information |
Option 2
51 credits distributed as follows:
Required Course (3 credits)
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| EDES 366 | Literature for Young Adults. | 3 |
Literature for Young Adults. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students. See course page for more information |
Complementary Language/Linguistics Courses (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following course list:
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| EDEC 203 | Communication in Education. 1 | 3 |
Communication in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. See course page for more information |
| EDSL 305 | L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. | 3 |
L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding. See course page for more information |
| EDSL 350 | Essentials of English Grammar. | 3 |
Essentials of English Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners. See course page for more information |
| LING 200 | Introduction to the Study of Language. | 3 |
Introduction to the Study of Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics. See course page for more information |
| LING 201 | Introduction to Linguistics. | 3 |
Introduction to Linguistics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language
acquisition. See course page for more information |
| LING 355 | Language Acquisition 1. | 3 |
Language Acquisition 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A critical study of the application of linguistic theory and description to first and second language learning. Topics include: the acquisition of sounds, syntax and word meanings; acquisition strategies; properties of the input; theories of first and second language acquisition. See course page for more information |
| WCOM 250 | Research Essay and
Rhetoric. 1 | 3 |
Research Essay and
Rhetoric. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity. See course page for more information |
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Note: Students may take either WCOM 250 Research Essay and
Rhetoric. OR EDEC 203 Communication in Education. for credit but not both
Complementary Courses
27 credits, distributed as follows (including at least one course in Shakespeare):
Literature (18 credits)
A minimum of 6 credits at the 300 level or higher, chosen from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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| Course |
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| ENGL 200 | Survey of English Literature 1. | 3 |
Survey of English Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature before 1750 for students not registered in English programs. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 201 | Survey of English Literature 2. | 3 |
Survey of English Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 215 | Introduction to Shakespeare. | 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 225 | American Literature 1. | 3 |
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| ENGL 226 | American Literature 2. | 3 |
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| ENGL 227 | American Literature 3. | 3 |
American Literature 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of literary works which may be thematic or may deal with a special group of authors. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 228 | Canadian Literature 1. | 3 |
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| ENGL 229 | Canadian Literature 2. | 3 |
Canadian Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A chronological survey of Canadian literature, Part 2. A continuation of ENGL 228. See course page for more information |
| GERM 259 | Introduction to German Literature 1. | 3 |
Introduction to German Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the major authors, genres, and topics of German literature from the
Middle Ages to the Age of Goethe, including the Nibelungenlied, Faust, classical
tragedy, and the rise of the novel. See course page for more information |
| GERM 260 | Introduction to German Literature 2. | 3 |
Introduction to German Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the major authors, genres, and topics of German literature from the 19th
century to the present. See course page for more information |
| JWST 206 | Introduction to Yiddish Literature. | 3 |
Introduction to Yiddish Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of Yiddish literature with a particular focus on the modern period (the 1860s to the present). As we read major works of Yiddish literature, we will discuss the main factors in its development, including its position as a minority literature, Ashkenazi civilization’s religious foundations and multilingualism, the rise of political movements, and the trauma of the Holocaust. In his Nobel lecture, Yiddish writer Isaac Bashevis Singer described Yiddish as “the idiom of the frightened and hopeful humanity.” We will explore both the reasons behind and the effects of such universalization of Yiddish language, literature, and culture. See course page for more information |
| JWST 225 | Literature and Society. | 3 |
Literature and Society. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A panoramic analysis of Israeli society through poetry, fiction, essays, interviews and testimonial narratives reflecting the country's historical, ideological and ethnic complexity. In English translation, we will read Oz, Amichai, Habibi, Har-Even and Yehoshua, as well as new authors from divergent ethnic, religious and ideological positions. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 220 | Introduction to Literary Analysis. | 3 |
Introduction to Literary Analysis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A literary analysis course that introduces the tools and critical terms needed for studying poetry and prose fiction, discussing formal and stylistic differences, organizing and writing critical essays. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 218 | Russian Literature and Revolution. | 3 |
Russian Literature and Revolution. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The dramatic developments in Russian literature of the 20th century, from revolution, through conformity, to the ironies and anxieties of the post-Soviet era. Comrades, iconoclasts, absurdists, proletarians and aesthetes; the Gulag, the literary café, the music of the spheres, the crumbling Russian village; the reforging of humanity and the rediscovery of tradition. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 223 | Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1. | 3 |
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The Golden Age of Russian literature: from Pushkin, Lermontov, and Gogol to the first works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. This course traces the rise of a coherent literary tradition in Russia, exploring authors’ relationships to the burgeoning tradition and to their historical and cultural context. See course page for more information |
| RUSS 224 | Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2. | 3 |
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course explores the masterpieces of late nineteenth-century Russian literature. From psychological realism and the novel of ideas to the rise of the great short story; Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Leskov, and Chekhov. See course page for more information |
Cultural Studies (6 credits)
A minimum of 3 credits at the 300 level or higher from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ENGL 279 | Introduction to Film History. | 3 |
Introduction to Film History. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to key historical moments, cinematic movements, formal styles, as well as historiographical and theoretical debates in the history of world cinema.
See course page for more information |
| ENGL 280 | Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. | 3 |
Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to film's social, historical, and technological contexts, including its relationships to other mass media. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 200 | Topics in Film. | 3 |
Topics in Film. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This seminar focuses on a special topic in European and/or transatlantic film and visual culture. See course page for more information |
| LLCU 250 | History and Future of the Book. | 3 |
History and Future of the Book. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of the 2000-year history of the medium of the book with a look towards its future durability and translation into digital media. See course page for more information |
Drama/Theatre (3 credits)
Chosen from the English Department undergraduate complementary course list (http://www.mcgill.ca/english/undergrad) or the following list:
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Title |
Credits |
| ENGL 215 | Introduction to Shakespeare. | 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. See course page for more information |
| ENGL 230 | Introduction to Theatre Studies. | 3 |
Introduction to Theatre Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to dramatic literature, text analysis, textual and performance theory, and theatre history. See course page for more information |
Unofficial "Teachable" Subject Area (15 credits)
15 credits of designated courses for Secondary English Option 2 students (Math, Social Sciences, or Science and Technology - see an adviser for course selection.)
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Note: Students who have chosen to do Option 2 (36 credits in one teachable subject and 15 credits in another) will use 3 credits of electives to take the Secondary Teaching Methods course needed for their second unofficial teachable subject.
Academic Orientation Schedule
Orientation gives you the opportunity to meet your Student Advisor and your peers in-person, ask questions about your program and gain knowledge about supports that are designed to help you succeed at McGill!
Orientation Dates for August 2025: TBD
Please note, attendance is mandatory.
English Subject Area Courses
ENGL courses are taken in semesters where you find "subject area course" in your overview (above) from the Literature, Cultural Studies and Drama areas, distributed as indicated on the program checklist (also above). The following links are offered to help you choose English subject area courses:
English subject area course lists
Foundation Year U0
Students whose highest level of education is high school (normally out of province) are admitted into Year 0 (U0) to complete the Foundation Program.
Foundation Program Advising
The Foundation Program consists of 30 credits of the students’ choice, verified by an advisor. There are no required courses in the Foundation Program, though the department recommends that students use the opportunity to take 100 or 200 level courses in the subjects taught in Secondary school, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject area courses within B.Ed. programs (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.).
The department also recommends the following courses (N.B. Some of these courses are program requirements/subject areas and will count as such.):
EDEM 220. Contemporary Issues in Education.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder EDES 366. Literature for Young Adults.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students.
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder ENGL 199. FYS: Form and Representation.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to major modes of literary and cultural representation in English, including
poetry, drama, film, the novel, and other forms.
- For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
- Restriction: Open only to newly admitted students in U0 or U1. Students may take only one First Year Seminar. Students who register for more than one will be removed from all but one of them.
- Maximum enrolment: 25
- Register for AFYR 101/102 and a foundation seminar OR a writing seminar (not both).
- Available only to registered participants in the Bachelor of Arts Foundation Year Program Pilot (https://www.mcgill.ca/arts-foundation-pilot/).
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder ENGL 225. American Literature 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A study of the literary works of earlier American writers.
- For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
- Winter
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder - A French Language course (FRSL 101, 207, 211). Placement Test Required
- A Religion course (Example,
RELG 207. Introduction to the Study of Religions.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken RELG 255.
- Winter
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WCOM 250. Research Essay and
Rhetoric.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: McGill Writing Centre (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CESL 500 or CEAP 250 or WCOM 255. Only open to students in degree programs - all years and faculties.
- Intended for students whose first language is English.
- Entrance test: Short essay first day of classes.
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder MATH 111. Mathematics for Education Students.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Sets and functions. Numeration systems. Whole numbers and integers, algorithms for whole-number computations, elementary number theory. Fractions and proportional reasoning. Real numbers, decimals and percents. A brief introduction to probability and statistics.
- Since this is an intensive course held up north, the Victoria Day holiday will not be taken into consideration. Therefore, students are expected to attend their lecture on May 23, 2011.
- Winter
- Restriction: Open only to students in the B.Ed. program, not open to students who have successfully completed CEGEP course 201-101 or an equivalent. Not available for credit with MATH 112
- Offered by the Faculty of Science. Note: all Science courses have limited enrolment
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder - A History course (Example,
HIST 202. Survey: Canada to 1867.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of early Canada, from periods known mainly through archaeological records to the Confederation era. Social, cultural, economic and political themes will be examined.
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder HIST 203. Survey: Canada since 1867.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of the development of Canada from Confederation to the present day. Social, economic and political history will be examined in a general way.
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- For more examples of courses suitable for Foundation Year 0 students, see the course list for the Foundation Program of the Faculty of Arts.
If you are admitted into McGill with advanced standing (International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.), those credits may be used to fulfill some or all of your Foundation requirements.
Foundation Course Verification
All Foundation students must have their Fall and Winter course selections verified prior to the start of classes. This can be done by email or by attending the group advising session in late August. To verify your course selection by email, send a message to advisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca with the subject “Foundation Course Selection” and your student ID number in the body.
Information for Advanced Standing Students
Students who attended University prior to coming to McGill may be eligible for transfer credit. Please verify the credits already awarded to you by Admissions on your Minerva Unofficial Transcript. If you believe that you are entitled to additional credits, please review the Advanced Standing Guidelines and speak with your advisor. Please use the following Request for Transfer Credit Form to keep track of your equivalencies.
Student Advising Support Team:
Tabitha Beedle, Academic Advisor
Susie Vodopivec, Academic Advisor
Grace Wong- McAllister, Academic Advisor
Email
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I find help on how to use Minerva to register for courses?
What is the difference between a U0 and a U1 student?
“U0” or “Foundation Program Student” is the term used to define students who have been admitted without advanced standing. Generally, this refers to students who are admitted to McGill from outside Quebec. Admitted students who have completed CEGEP are considered U1 students. Refer to the section titled “Foundation Program Advising” for further information.
When are my field experiences (dates)?
See the overviews above to find the semesters in which you should complete your field experiences. In addition, the start and end dates for all field experiences each year can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
Does my first field experience conflict with my other fall semester courses?
No it does not. If you are registering for the fall semester courses found on the four year and three year overviews (above), your Fall semester courses will end early, in November, after which your First Field Experience and your First Year Seminar will begin and run until mid-December. Your first Fall semester will be unique in this way.
I'm having trouble registering for EDFE 200 and EDEC 201
EDFE 200 and EDEC 201 must be registered for simultaneously. To do this, make note of the CRNs of both courses (first column on left when you search for courses) and enter them both into the "Quick Add" feature on Minerva (step 2 on the registration menu).
I've written an English exit exam already, do I need to register for EDEC 215?
Yes, the provincial government requires that all students in teacher education programs demonstrate their proficiency in the language of instruction. More information can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
When do I need to start registering for courses?
Registration for courses for newly admitted students begins in June and ends a couple weeks after classes in the semester begin. Registration start and end dates for new students can be found here.
What should I do if I'm having trouble registering for a course?
If you are getting an error such as 'program restriction' or 'reserve closed' when attempting to register for a course, first ensure that you are selecting the section designated for your program (if applicable: see the notes under the course in class schedule search on Minerva). If you are still having trouble, contact the department offering the course (Educational and Counselling Psychology for EDPE and EDPI courses, Linguistics for LING courses, English for ENGL courses, etc.). The calendar entry for the course will indicate the offering department.
If I am interested in taking French courses, where do I go to take the French Placement Test?
Information about French courses and the French Placement Test can be found on the French Language Centre website.
What advanced standing can I expect to receive from my previous university study? When will my advanced standing appear on my transcript?
In the Faculty of Education, students are eligible to receive advanced standing only for courses that are applicable to their programs. The admissions office makes decisions on advanced standing for all incoming students over the summer. Your advanced standing may not appear on your transcript immediately.
Until the admissions office has entered your advanced standing on your transcript, you are advised to attempt to get a sense of the transfer credits you might receive by looking at the program requirements on the program checklist (above). Students typically receive advanced standing for subject area courses rather than required education courses (unless their previous university education was in a teacher training program). Additional advice for self-assessing your transfer credits can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs office website.
When the admissions office has assessed your advanced standing, you should review it, and if you feel that you might be eligible for additional courses, contact your advisor.
Program information is organized for three distinct groups:
Prospective Students Newly Admitted Currently Registered
