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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.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026ENGL 173 introduces literature reflecting the writing and experience of minority and ethnic groups, focusing on specific themes or problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Theresa Delgadillo: Work includes daily reading questions, a panel presentation, and essays, rated as low difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 174 introduces students to how literary texts engage with pressing social justice issues such as class, race, gender, and immigration.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report a heavy reading load delivered in a short time to maximize productive class discussions.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 245 is a Seminar in the Major focusing on critical reading, writing, and persuasive argumentation skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Anja Jovic-Humphrey, Yanie Fecu: Workload includes a 12-page midterm, creative project, and 12-15 page final paper, with some reviewers citing heavy weekly reading loads and tough grading.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 461 explores literature by authors reflecting the experiences of ethnic and minority groups.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is not difficult, though the classroom dynamic may feel challenging due to the instructor's preference for specific student responses.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025ENGL 474 is a course focused on the study of recent literature written in English, with specific topics varying by offering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024ENGL 699 is a directed study course for junior or senior English students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample