4 Year BA in Screen and Cultural Studies
The Screen and Cultural Studies Specialization focuses not only on literary texts, but also on cinematic, media, and cultural texts. Courses in this area reflect an interest in literary and cultural history; literary and cinematic forms, movements, and genres; cultural and critical theory; audience and reception studies; and the intersections between literature, film and other forms of cultural production.
Students interested in registering in this specialization should consult a faculty advisor prior to Registration. The faculty advisor is Dr. Andrew Burke (a.burke@uwinnipeg.ca).
All students are welcome to take courses in this area, whether they choose the specialization or not.
DEGREE SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
Students are required to fulfil all current requirements for a 4-Year BA in English, as listed in the Calendar: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/academics/calendar/docs/engl.pdf
In addition, students pursuing a specialization in Screen and Cultural Studies must complete one of the two following core courses: ENGL-2146(6) Screen Studies OR ENGL-2145(6) Field of Cultural Studies
12 credit hours of study in additional courses in Screen and Cultural Studies, chosen from the following list:
ENGL-2145(6) Field of Cultural Studies (if not already counted as the core course)
ENGL-2146(6) Screen Studies (if not already counted as the core course)
ENGL-2180(6) Popular Literature and Film
ENGL-3169(3) Films for Young People
ENGL-3190(6) Literature and Film
ENGL-3725(3/6) Topics in Cultural Studies
ENGL- 4741(3/6) Screen Studies
ENGL-4742(3/6) Cultural Studies
A minimum of 18 additional credit hours in English courses other than courses in Screen and Cultural Studies.
Additional recommended courses:
ENGL-3151(6) Critical Theory: An Introduction OR ENGL-4110(6) Critical Theory
THFM-2610(3) Script and Screen*
THFM-2612(3) Script and the Small Screen*
*Note that a maximum of 9 credit hours in Theatre and Film can count toward the minimum 48 credit hours in the Major subject. Also note that Theatre and Film courses have their own prerequisites and regulations.