ENGL 169 introduces students to selected American fiction, prose, drama, and poetry from the early twentieth century to the present.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is generally light, consisting mostly of readings and a few easy writing assignments. Porter Shreve’s online section requires intensive weekly discussion posts and a short story project.
Survey of modern and contemporary American literature including fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is described as light, with short lectures and minimal reading. Grading is generally lenient, though one student noted a lack of feedback on the final exam.