Fall 2026

Literature and the Other Disciplines

ENGL 175 explores the depiction and valuation of other academic disciplines in British and American literature, and their intellectual influences on literary works and movements.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Heather Swan4.6/5 Joseph Bowling4.0/5 Tom Purnell

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Workload is described as decently light, graded leniently, and assessed via papers and group presentations, though dense material requires attention.

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ENGL 175

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Professors

Fall 2026

Heather Swan

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Raw average: 4.83/5 from 72 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.74 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).

Joseph Bowling

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Raw average: 4.24/5 from 33 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.8/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Joseph Bowling is described as knowledgeable, caring, and flexible, often adjusting schedules to meet student needs. Reviewers note he is quiet but effective, requiring attention for dense material while maintaining a light workload. He actively seeks feedback to improve engagement.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.88 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

HEATHER SWAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JOSEPH BOWLING is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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Section	Mode	Enrolled / capacity
LEC 001	Classroom Instruction	20 / 20
LEC 003	Classroom Instruction	30 / 30
LEC 002	Classroom Instruction	0 / 0
LEC 004	Classroom Instruction	30 / 30

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Student experience

the class

Joseph Bowling is consistently praised as an excellent, caring, and flexible instructor who makes dense material accessible and engaging.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.64 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.70 GPA, 85.5% A/AB (n=166 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Workload is described as decently light, graded leniently, and assessed via papers and group presentations, though dense material requires attention.

Students find the class rewarding and perspective-changing, noting Bowling's flexibility in adjusting schedules and his genuine care for student feedback.

Topics

British and American literature
Other academic disciplines and intellectual work
Intellectual influences on literary movements

Skills

Analyze how other disciplines are depicted and valued in literature
Examine intellectual influences of other disciplines on literary works and movements

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UW–Madison

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ENGL 175 · Fall 2026

Literature and the Other Disciplines

Recorded 2026-09-07

ENGL 175 · Fall 2026

Creativity: An Investigation

Recorded 2026-09-07

ENGL 175 · Fall 2026

Poetics of Collective Space

Recorded 2026-09-07

ENGL 175 · Fall 2026

Intro to Marx

Recorded 2026-09-07

ENGL 175 · Fall 2026

Marketing Global Englishes

Recorded 2026-09-07

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Literature and the Other Disciplines

Summary

Grade history

Prerequisites

Professors

Heather Swan

Joseph Bowling

Tom Purnell

Calendar & sections

Student experience

the class

difficulty & workload

Topics

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