English, Culture, and Communication Royal Military College of Canada

Overview

The English, Culture, and Communication programme at the Royal Military College of Canada provides a robust academic foundation designed for future leaders. This degree focuses on developing sophisticated thinking skills and a deep understanding of the social values that shape contemporary global civilisations.

Students engage in a curriculum that balances traditional logical analysis with creative intuition and imagination. By exploring complex literary works, participants refine their ability to listen, understand, and respond to diverse human situations. This intellectual flexibility is essential for professional responsibilities where individuals must act decisively in the face of concrete challenges.

The department places a strong emphasis on clarity and precision in both spoken and written communication.

Why English, Culture, and Communication at the Royal Military College of Canada?

The programme is uniquely integrated into the university’s four-pillar degree structure, which combines academic excellence with military development. Students benefit from specialised support centres, including the Writing Centre and the Massey Library, which provide extensive resources for research and communication mastery.

Distinctive teaching features include a focus on non-linear forms of thought and emotive perception, which are vital for solving human-centric problems. The institution also emphasises linguistic duality, offering second language courses and physical conditioning as part of a holistic educational experience that prepares students for diverse career paths.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 7750 per semester
• National fee: CAD 3170 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a broad foundation in the first two years before moving into specialised areas of study. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Literary Studies and University Writing Skills 1
• Literary Studies and University Writing Skills 2

Year 2

• Reading the Contemporary World 1
• Reading the Contemporary World 2
• Critical Approaches to Literature and Culture
• Indigenous Literatures and Media
• Western Literature: Greek and Roman Classics and the Bible

Year 3 and 4

• Shakespeare's Peers
• Beowulf to Lancelot: Warriors, Visionaries, and the Medieval World
• Medieval Road Tripping: The Canterbury Tales
• Screening Shakespeare
• British Literature during the Romantic Period
• Hearts of Oak: British Literature and Culture in the Age of Empire
• Cross-currents in French and English Literature
• Words as Weapons: The Roots of Satire in the Eighteenth Century
• The Rise of the English Novel
• Scientific Culture: The Rise of Science in the Nineteenth Century
• First Feminists: Early Women Writers
• Children’s Literature
• Modern British Culture
• Postmodern British Literature
• World Literature: Crisis and Conflict
• World Literature: Coherence and Incoherence
• Canada’s Literary and Cultural Evolution
• Contemporary Canadian Culture and Identity
• French and English Canadian Literature
• French-Canadian Literature in Translation
• American Literature: Visions and Voices
• American Literature: The American Dream
• Gender and Literature
• Literature, Culture, and Ecology
• Literature, Culture, and Evolution
• Literary Theory: Postcolonialism, Race, and Ethnicity
• Literary Theory: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
• Post-Colonial Literature
• Seminar in Advanced Professional Skills

Careers with English, Culture, and Communication

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional responsibilities that require advanced problem-solving and communication abilities. The programme develops a responsive intelligence well-suited to leadership roles within various organisations and the contemporary workforce.

The skills acquired in this degree are applicable to industries such as public relations, administration, and international relations. By mastering the nuances of verbal and written interaction, graduates can pursue careers where understanding human situations and finding creative solutions are paramount.