4,369 courses
Thematic introduction to modern literature in English from the early 20th century to present, covering U.S., British, Irish, and other Anglophone writers across various genres.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · David Zimmerman
One student reported that the course required a lot of reading, which contributed to a moderate difficulty rating.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Introduction to Modern American Literature covering selected fiction, prose, drama, and poetry written by Americans from the early twentieth century to the present.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anja Jovic-Humphrey
In past feedback, one student reported a light classload, mostly reading plus three easy writings/projects.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026Introduction to using literary texts to engage with class, race, gender, equality, immigration, and social justice.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Sarah Wood
Students reported lots of reading assignments in a short time, which allowed classtime to be used for productive and helpful discussions.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines the depiction and valuation of other academic disciplines in British and American literature, including their intellectual influences on selected works and movements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Joseph Bowling
The material can be dense, requiring close attention to understand, but the workload is generally described as light. Assessment typically includes two papers and a group presentation.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to the interplay of literature and film in English, focusing on analyzing novels, stories, poems, and other writings and their representation and transformation in film. Specific topics vary.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Joseph Bowling
Students found the books extremely convoluted and incomprehensible. The class involved very few movies, and the ones selected were described as strange.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Literature and Popular Culture examines the intersection of literature and popular culture across various forms and media.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Óscar Useche
Under Useche, one student reported reading 10-20+ pages or watching a 2-hour movie before each MWF class, plus endless discussion, a group project, and a paper with little instruction.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Digital Media, Literature, and Culture. Examines how digital technologies influence the production and reception of literary works and offers opportunities for critical practice.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ainehi Edoro
The class maintained an extremely strict attendance policy where missed lectures beyond allowed drops reduced the grade, and students reported few graded assignments overall.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026An introduction to language and ideology that explores myths and perceptions of English usage in the US through a linguistic and anti-racist lens.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Iman Baghdadeh
One student rated the difficulty as low, characterizing the coursework as straightforward and simple without mentioning heavy workload demands.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntroductory honors literature course taught in discussion format with varying topics and materials.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Martin Foys
The course was rated as moderately difficult, with a specific difficulty rating of 4.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026A workshop-oriented writing studio focusing on drafting, revising, and reviewing academic genres for writers in any discipline.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntermediate Composition course focusing on persuasive writing, rhetorical analysis of expository prose, and the relationship between writing and speaking in scholarly and public contexts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Mari Lewis
The course was rated with a moderate difficulty level, suggesting a balanced workload that was manageable for the student.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026An introduction to creative writing focusing on fiction and poetry workshops, featuring readings of writers as models.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kathryn Harlan
Grading emphasized effort and visible improvement over the semester rather than raw talent. Weekly sessions included open discussions where a few students' short stories or poems were critiqued.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026A low-enrollment BASCOM course focusing on critical reading, logical thinking, evidence use, and field-specific writing conventions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Survey of English literature and culture through the 18th century, covering genres from epic to sonnet and developing critical reading and writing skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Joseph Bowling
The course involves significant reading but minimal assignments, with grades concentrated in a portfolio of reading responses and reflections. Bowling does not grade these assignments; TAs handle grading based on rubric interpretations.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Survey of English literature and culture from the 18th century to the present, covering world wars, empires, and new genres like the novel, while developing critical reading and writing skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Monique Allewaert
A 2018 student reported that grades were based on five papers and participation, and that the reading load was manageable.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced English major seminar focusing on critical reading, writing, and analysis of literary and theoretical issues.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Eileen Lagman
Readings are often long and concepts can be abstract, but students found the material fun and easy to navigate if they engaged with the content.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Surveys the history and theory of rhetoric and writing studies, covering major theories, practices, and research areas in Rhetoric and Composition within and beyond the university.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleA workshop for writing literary fiction and poetry that involves reading selected contemporary writers as models.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Amy Quan Barry
You were required to complete all readings and homework before coming to class to ensure engagement with the texts.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Structure of English covers linguistic methods for analyzing and describing English syntax and morphology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anja Wanner
The class required mandatory attendance, weekly quizzes, and a group project. Material could move quickly, so students were advised not to miss class. One student noted the course was not an easy A, though the instructor was a fair grader.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Systematic study of how people learn ESL and other second languages, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in linguistics, psychology, education, and sociology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines the relation of culture and genetics to language properties, covering American English dialects, language disorders, and social identity.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Thomas Purnell
Weekly homework and a paper were described as pretty easy, though the course scope can feel vague.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Introduction to the linguistic study of child language within the generative theory, covering Universal Grammar, syntax, semantics, and cross-linguistic influence.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Examines English drama from the Restoration through the eighteenth century, reading plays and theatrical publications to understand performance contexts and social changes.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Andrea Poulos
One student rated the difficulty as moderate, noting the instructor was very wise and helpful, particularly given the practical nature of the course.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleContemporary Poetry studies significant recent poetry written in English, focusing on identifying and critiquing trends and developments.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Timothy YU
The course was rated as low in difficulty, with the reviewer highlighting that the instructor was understanding and the content was approachable for beginners.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2025 · limited sampleStudies literature by or about people who leave homes and homelands by choice or compulsion, focusing on migration and diaspora themes.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kristina Huang
Students described the course as having good assignments and a low-stress atmosphere, with ratings suggesting moderate to high difficulty.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sampleAdvanced Composition focuses on developing complex understandings of rhetorical, ethical, and literary strategies for writing, with practice in nonfiction genres, style, and critical standards.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleExplores a variety of non-fictional prose writing forms including (at the instructor's discretion) personal essay, memoir, travel writing, opinion pieces, investigative journalism, public science writing, and natural history writing. Covers theory and technique, reading the work of established writers and some short writing exercises. Focuses on student writing, both in the classroom and in individual conferences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA creative writing workshop focused on writing literary fiction, where students develop skills to conceive, execute, and revise original works.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ricky Fayne
The course involved lots of reading. One student noted that while they initially submitted a high difficulty rating by mistake, the actual difficulty was lower, reflecting a manageable workload.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop focuses on writing literary poetry, including lyric and narrative forms.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines the linguistic, social, and political impact of the global spread of English, analyzing geographical, social, and stylistic variation in diverse world contexts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample