ENGL 200: Intro to English Studies

Course Description

An introduction to English Studies for English concentrators. The course provides students with the interpretive, analytical and basic research skills, the critical vocabulary, the understanding of genre, and the knowledge of major critical approaches necessary for the study of literature. Readings will consist primarily of poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose written in English by British and American authors, but the course will also include other historical and cultural texts as well as works of criticism. Students will submit at least 20 pages of written work for extensive instructor feedback. (F,W)