This Certificate in Canadian Literature (Certificat en littérature canadienne) is a 30-credit, part-time undergraduate program taught in English at the Université de Sherbrooke's main Sherbrooke campus, with admission in the fall and winter terms. It deepens students' knowledge of English-Canadian literature and introduces them to the analysis of literary and cultural works. Fifteen required credits cover an introduction to literature, intercultural studies, the narrative, comparative Canadian literature, and Indigenous literature, complemented by 15 elective credits drawn from courses such as drama as performance, literature for young readers, and cultural studies. Admission requires demonstrated advanced English proficiency, met through prior schooling in English, specified college-level English courses, or an approved English-language test score. It suits students seeking focused study of Canadian literature in English, whether as a standalone credential or alongside another program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows the Université de Sherbrooke's general first-cycle admission condition set out in the Règlement des études. Applicants must also demonstrate advanced knowledge of English, shown through a secondary, college or university diploma completed in English in Canada; a Quebec DEC in Sciences, Letters and Arts (700.A1); a passed advanced English-as-a-second-language course in a French-language college (competency 4SA2, 4SA3, 4SAR or 4SAS); the Université de Sherbrooke's ANS500 Advanced English II course; or a CEFR C1-equivalent score on an approved test, such as IELTS Academic or General Training (overall 7.5, minimum 7.0 per section) or TOEFL iBT (overall 95/120, minimum 24 per section). The program is offered under a part-time regular course of study, with admission in the fall and winter terms.
