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Jodi Lundgren has just published her new novel Leap (available at our bookstore). Jodi grew up in Victoria dancing and writing. Later on, she trained and performed as a dancer while pursuing a Ph.D. in English in Seattle, WA. The winner of a Canada Council Emerging Writer’s grant, she has published a previous novel, Touched (Anvil), and her short stories and creative non-fiction have appeared in Dropped Threads, Adbusters, Room of One’s Own, Capilano Review, sub-Terrain, and others. After two years as Writer-in-Residence at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops BC, she returned to live in Victoria, where she teaches English and Creative Writing at Camosun College. |
New courses for Sept 2012:
- ENGL 151- Academic Writing Strategies (transfers to ENGL 135 UVic),
- ENGL 161 - Intro to Literary Genres (transfers to ENGL 146 UVic),
- ENGL 163 - Literary Canons and Contexts (transfers to ENGL 147 UVic).
- ENGL 221 - Film and Literature
Watch for course descriptions in the online calendar.
Camosun offers:
- Diploma in Arts and Science Studies
- Associate of Arts Degree in English
- Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
- University Transfer for your first two years
- Technical Writing
- Online English courses
- English upgrading
- English as a Second Language
- Academic and Professional English for non-native speakers
Programs
It's new: Diploma in Arts and Science Studies
Starting January 2012, Camosun will offer a Diploma in Arts and Science Studies, a new credential from the School of Arts and Science. You will need to complete 20 university transfer courses (60 credits). At least 14 courses must be offered by the School of Arts and Science. This gives you the flexibility and freedom to study courses of your choosing. More info...
Associate of Arts Degree in English
Our Associate of Arts Degree in English is a two-year, full-time program that will allow you to transfer to the third year of an English degree program at any university in British Columbia. You'll take courses with classmates whose goals and interests are similar to yours. When you graduate, you'll receive a credential that will be recognized by many employers and universities. More information...
Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
Our two-year, full-time Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing program allows you to explore a career in writing and gain a broad understanding of each of four writing genres—fiction, non-fiction, playwriting, poetry—while completing a range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences. You'll complete at least three first-year, and two second-year, writing courses. See our e-journal, Beside the Point, encouraging submissions from emerging creative writers. More information...
University Transfer
Explore your interests! University Transfer allows you to take courses either part- or full-time, starting Fall, Winter or Spring/Summer. This is an excellent choice in that it allows you to consider your academic focus while you upgrade. In addition, your courses count toward an Associate of Arts Degree. More information...
Technical and Professional Communications
You may not be planning to become a technician, but no matter what field of work you enter, you'll need excellent communication skills. Fortunately, we offer a number of courses to help you develop and refine this essential job skill. Learn about the various writing forms used in the working world -- memos, letters, emails, reports -- as well as how to choose the best approach for every situation. Practice the techniques of good writing and apply them to your own needs. No matter what career you pursue, our technical writing courses will make you a better writer. More info...
English Upgrading
We offer a full range of English upgrading courses from basic literacy to university preparation. You may want to improve your English skills for employment, meet requirements for entrance into college programs or prepare for higher level post-secondary courses in English. More info...
English as a Second Language (ESL)
If English is not your first language, we offer English Language courses and programs from beginner to academic levels to help you speak, and write English with confidence. More info...
Academic & Professional English
Are you an internationally trained professional who needs to improve your English to write a certification exam in your field or to gain Canadian work experience? If so, then the Certificate in Academic & Professional English (CAPE) program may be for you. More info...
An Academic Advisor is available to help you chart the right course.
