ENGL 108BGlobal English Literatures
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- English
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An exploration of texts from a range of geographical locations, such as South Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 7456 | 0 / 40 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 701 | 8187 | 15 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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ENGL 108B was my favorite class this term, largely due to my professor, Paul Ugor. He is an exceptional lecturer who consistently keeps the class engaged with his vast knowledge spanning a wide array of subjects. While direct and initially a little intimidating, he is fair, funny, and understanding. It is not a bird course; it requires a good bit of reading and writing, but I found it to be very enjoyable nonetheless. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who wants to read more and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.
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9 posts and comments in 9 threads mention ENGL 108B, July 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
W English/Philosophy Courses? 3 points, 1 comment
“I'm a 1A math student and I've had a change of heart in my selection for next terms courses. I would like to take either an English or philosophy course instead of the other elective I have selected. …”
u/kevin161617: “ENGL 108B - Global English Literatures. You get to read a variety of texts from around the world and explore about different cultures and perspectives. It's pretty enlightening”
Fall 2023
Bird bird communication course 1 point, 1 comment
u/serenelmuss314: “… Communicating in Canadian Academic Contexts ENGL 101B Introduction to Rhetorical Studies ENGL 108B Global English Literatures ENGL 108D Digital Lives ENGL 119 Communications in Mathematics and Computer Science ENGL 208B Science Fiction ENGL 209 Advanced Academic Writing ENGL …”
Spring 2022
CS students, what courses have you taken each term 9 points, 21 comments
“Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/v3b8nj/can\any\current\mathcs\students\let\me\know\their/ but recognizing that one term is a very narrow view, What courses have you taken each …”
u/MuirgenEmrys: “First two years 1a: M145 - M147 - Cs145 - Engl109 - Psych101 1b: M146 - M148 - Cs146 - M249 - Stat230 2a: M247 - Cs245 - Cs246 - Cs251 - Econ101 co-op: M245 - Engl108B 2b: Cs240 - Cs241 - Cs371 - Co342 - Stat231”
Fall 2021
Easy/Bird courses 0 points, 10 comments
u/Changuyen: “… HRM 200 SCI 206 PHYS 111/2 (the lower level intro to physics courses) REC 100/202/280 ENGL 108B (the superheros one) BET courses (do your research) AFM 101 AFM 102 the list goes on...”
Which ENGL/SPCOM course to get 95+ 5 points, 4 comments
u/og_darcy: “Does anyone know in which of these courses is it possible to get a 95+? - ENGL 101B - ENGL 108B - ENGL 108D - ENGL 208B - ENGL 210E - ENGL 210F - SPCOM 228”
Spring 2019
What is the easiest way for me to meet the breath and depth requirements? 2 points, 2 comments
u/uwthrow19: “… Communication list II: One of EMLS 103R, EMLS 104R, EMLS 110R, ENGL 108B, ENGL 108D, ENGL 119, ENGL 208B, ENGL 209, ENGL 210E, ENGL 210F, ENGL 378/MTHEL 300, SPCOM 225, SPCOM 227, SPCOM 228. …”
ENGL 108B vs ENGL 108D 1 point, 0 comments
Winter 2019
Too Many Elective Spots... 5 points, 6 comments
“Kin major Fall 2019 - Winter 2020 Long story short I guess, my fourth year has one mandatory course and that's it. …”
u/NooseMeDaddy: “I’m only in first year, but I must recommend ENGL 108B. …”
Spring 2015
Elective with little memorization for first year? 0 points, 3 comments
[deleted]: “… I've been searching around and have been switching between ENGL 108B, ENGL 108D, and MUSIC 140 as I am pretty indecisive. I was wondering if anyone else has any advice or other suggestions for electives. …”
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