Explores African oral and written traditions, focusing on story composition, performer-audience dynamics, and cultural transmission.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Harold Scheub, Matthew Brown: Scheub required essay prep and strict attendance. Brown’s format used weekly online modules. Students reported varying experiences, from boring readings and busy work to lenient grading and clear instructions.
ESL 116 teaches academic reading and vocabulary skills, focusing on comprehension, speed, and summary writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course load as decent or low, noting it is a pass/fail class that prepares students for ESL 117, though some find the grading strict.