Canadian Literature 3: Contemporary Fiction

Undergraduate

An introduction to contemporary Canadian fiction through the shortlisted texts of a major national literary prize. Students will develop close-reading skills while studying the history of literary prizes in Canada, examining how and by whom literary value is created and conferred, situating works in social and political contexts, and participating in debates about the significance of Canadian literature today. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1483-1493 or ENGL 1413 plus ENGL 1423 with a minimum grade of C-.