English 380

Regular university classes run from Aug. 28, 2026 to Dec. 4, 2026
Regular deadline to add/drop: Sep. 3, 2026 12:00pm  
Regular last day to withdraw: Nov. 6, 2026  

English 380 ENG 380
National Avatars: Contemporary Canadian Literature 3 (3-0-0-0-0)

Questions about identity and place have shaped the study of Canadian Literature in the 20th and 21st centuries. While many Canadians see their nation represented by the metaphor of a mosaic or a quilt, many also wonder what it means to be Canadian in the context of myriad cultural identities. The struggle with reconciliation has further impacted how both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people imagine Canada. Explore how questions of culture and identity manifest in the literature of a nation grappling with understanding itself.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of English 380 or ENG 382

Prerequisites: English (6L1)
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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