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Academic Year 2005/2006

The Study of Literature
ENGL 201 SP

This course will introduce students to the careful reading of texts, especially lyric poems, and familiarize them with the idea of literature as a part of history and culture.

MAJOR READINGS

A selection of short lyric poems, some examples of short fiction, and, in most sections, a play by Shakespeare; also essays about critical terms and concepts that are used in the study of literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Sharply focused reading assignments and eight short papers (3-5 pp.). No exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

ENGL201 is a prerequisite course, designed to be taken in the sophomore year by students seriously considering majoring in English (Non-sophomores who seek admission because of special circumstances should speak with the Department Co-ordinator for the course, who may or may not be one of those teaching it in any given semester.) Eligible students who attempt to preregister for the spring semester but are not admitted should attend the first meeting of any section in January, when they will either be admitted to the course or given priority for the fall semester.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Crosby,Christina    
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: DWNY100;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 19   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Stowe,William W.   
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: DWNY100;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 19   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 03

Instructor(s): Turco,Alfred    
Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: FISK412;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 19   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 04

Instructor(s): duCille,Ann    
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK312;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 19   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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