Students who enrol in the English Honours program have the opportunity to select the ENGL 4990 Honours Thesis Project as one of their 4000-level elective courses. For this course, students will propose, develop, and create a thesis project on an original research question while working closely with an English faculty supervisor who has expertise in the area. The thesis will be a written research essay of substantial length (approximately 5000 words), or a research project of equivalent length designed in consultation with the supervisor. As well, ENGL 4990 students will be required to submit a thesis proposal, a literature review or annotated bibliography, and project drafts. Students will also share their honours thesis project in a public presentation.
ENGL 4990 is available only to declared Honours students who have met all program requirements and completed ENGL 4350 and/or ENGL 4700. Students must approach a potential supervisor before the semester begins.