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Study English at Otago

• Overview
• Qualifications
• Papers
• Major Subject and Programme Requirements
• Minor Subject Requirements
• Further Information

Overview

Language is power. We use language for the whole range of activities that make us human, from passion to politics; we negotiate through language in every waking moment of our lives. Literature is language at its most effective.

English at Otago is designed to fulfil three main aims: opening up the vast and delightful range of literatures written in English; providing a grasp of the concepts and techniques for analysing texts; and improving communication skills of every kind.

By taking English you will find your perceptions sharpened, your understanding deepened and your enjoyment enhanced - for life. Above all, you will equip yourself for a career in almost any sector of society.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
• Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Papers

See the full list of English (ENGL) papers.

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Programme Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in English

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	ENGL 121 One of ENGL 127, ENGL 128, ENGL 131, LING 111	18 18
200-level	Three papers from 200-level ENGL, EURO 202	54
300-level	Four papers from 300-level ENGL, EURO 302	72
Plus	198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts	198
Total		360

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Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in English

Stage	Papers	Points
1st stage	ENGL 121 One of  ENGL 127 or ENGL 128, ENGL 131, LING 111 90 further points	18 18 90
2nd stage	Four papers from 200-level ENGL, EURO 202 48 further points	72 48
3rd stage	Five papers from 300-level ENGL, EURO 302 36 further points	90 36
4th stage	ENGL 490 Three further 400-level ENGL papers	48 72

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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in English is the same as the fourth stage course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.

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Minor Subject Requirements

English as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	Two of ENGL 121, ENGL 127, ENGL 128, ENGL 131	36
200-level	Two papers from 200-level ENGL, EURO 202	36
300-level	One 300-level ENGL paper or EURO 302	18
Total		90

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Writing as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	ENGL 127 Also see below	18
200-level	ENGL 227 Two of ENGL 128, ENGL 217, ENGL 228, THEA 241	18 36
300-level	ENGL 327 or ENGL 337 With approval from the Head of the Department of English, ENGL 368 or THEA 341 may be substituted for ENGL 327 or ENGL 337	18
	ENGL 217, THEA 241 and THEA 341 are limited-entry papers No paper forming part of a minor in Writing may also count for a minor or major in English
Total		90

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Further Information

Email us at english@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/english