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Crafting Stories, Stages, and Screens
The School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing (SOTEC) offers students unique opportunities to explore representation and performance across global media. Majors and minors can study literature, creative writing, performance studies, and media studies, combining academic rigor with practical experience. Through dynamic courses, performances, and hands-on projects, students develop critical and creative skills. SOTEC prepares students for careers in the arts and humanities by fostering their abilities to tell stories, engage audiences, and explore the power of expression.
Majors
English
The English program at Guelph offers a broad array of courses encompassing Colonial, Postcolonial, and Diasporic Studies; Canadian Literature; Early Modern Studies; Media, Technology, and Literacy in the Humanities; Studies in Performance and Politics; Sexuality and Gender Studies; Transnational Nineteenth-Century Studies; and Environmental Writing. This diversity prepares students for careers requiring strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
Degree RequirementsTheatre Studies
Theatre Studies at Guelph integrates academic and practical approaches to performance. Students study the historical, cultural, and theoretical aspects of theatre while gaining hands-on experience in performance, preparing them for careers in the arts or advanced academic study.
Degree RequirementsCreative Writing
Guelph’s Creative Writing major explores the power of writing across genres such as poetry, fiction, and drama. The program emphasizes writing craft, creative thinking, and communication skills while fostering connections between cultural life and professional opportunities.
Degree RequirementsMinors
Media & Cinema Studies
The Media & Cinema Studies minor examines the conventions of media, communication, and culture. Students analyze how meaning is created across different platforms and explore the roles media plays in shaping our understanding of the world, culture, and society.
Learn MoreCreative Writing
The Creative Writing minor at Guelph complements the English major and emphasizes the role of writing in cultural life. It develops skills in crafting poetry, fiction, and other forms, preparing students for creative industries or as a foundation for further studies in writing.
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Both the major and minor programs are represented by active student societies, including the Drama Students Federation, The English Students' Society, and The Media Studies Society. These groups offer support, host events, and provide resources for new and returning students.