Bachelor's in English

Wilfrid Laurier University, often referred to as Laurier, is a renowned Canadian institution located in Waterloo, Ontario. Established in 1911, Laurier has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in a variety of disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, and social work. The university is known for its student-centered approach, fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Laurier offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing experiential learning, research opportunities, and community engagement. With a commitment to excellence and a vibrant campus life, Laurier equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.

Explore historic novels and emerging written works, graphic novels, and other written forms of media within their specific historical and cultural contexts. Learn how to interpret works of fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction and gain critical reading, analytical and writing skills. This will provide you with a strong foundation for work in many professional fields including professional writing and communication, editing and publishing, law, and education. We offer you a chance to explore language and narrative in print and electronic media. Our vibrant program allows you to develop your critical reading, analytical and writing skills in preparation for working in a globally connected world. Our innovative classrooms emphasize active learning in small group settings where you'll study literary and film texts drawn from the breadth of English-speaking cultures. Taught by scholars who are internationally recognized researchers, teachers and award-winning writers, our courses include British, Canadian, American, Indigenous and World literatures that participate in conversations that have endured over thousands of years, and which continue to fascinate our contemporary world via the screen and page.