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ENGL201

The Study of Literature ENGL201 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       17      0         17
  02       17      0         17
  03       17      0         17
  04       17      0         17
  05       17      0         17
  06       17      0         17

A course to 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 a selection of essays about critical terms
and concepts that are used in the study of literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

English 201 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 FALL SEMESTER BUT ARE NOT ADMITTED SHOULD ATTEND THE FIRST MEETING OF ANY SECTION IN SEPTEMBER, WHEN THEY WILL EITHER BE ADMITTED TO THE COURSE OR GIVEN PRIORITY FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Bock, K; Times: .T.T... 2:40PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given
Section 02: Korda, N; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given
Section 03: Rushdy, A; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given
Section 04: Weisberg, D; Times: M.W.... 8:30AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given
Section 05: Burwell, J; Times: .T.T... 2:40PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given
Section 06: Ciolkowski, L; Times: .T.T... 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Walt Whitman

Reference:

Callow, Philip, FROM NOON TO A STARRY NIGHT, A LIFE OF WALT WHITMAN, Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1992.

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