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ENGL 178 introduces the intersection of digital technologies with literature production and reception.
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Workload varies from easy with in-class work time to heavy with frequent assignments. Grading delays and unclear requirements are common complaints, though some find the projects engaging.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 182 is an introductory honors course taught in a discussion format with varying topics and materials.
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Historical reviews of Elizabeth Bearden, Karen Britland, Kristina Huang: Workload includes weekly reflections, extensive papers, and significant reading. Some instructors require high-quality work and deep analysis, while others have lighter reading loads with children's novels.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A workshop-oriented writing studio for writers in any discipline, focusing on drafting, revising, and reviewing academic genres.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntermediate Composition teaches persuasive writing, rhetorical analysis, and the connection between writing and speaking.
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No specific workload or preparation details are provided in the available historical review.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Rhetoric and Writing Studies explores Composition Rhetoric, emphasizing critical reading and writing to analyze how texts create communities and shape knowledge.
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Historical reviews of Christa Olson: The workload is described as easy, relying on group participation and turning in assignments, with a self-set grading contract reducing pressure.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025An introduction to creative writing focusing on fiction and poetry workshops with model readings.
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Historical reviews of Aeron Parks, Kathryn Harlan, Phoebe Kranefuss: Grading emphasizes effort and improvement over strict difficulty, with ratings ranging from easy to moderate. Weekly critiques and discussion-based participation are central to the workload, requiring active engagement in a small class setting.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 214 provides an overview of the structure, use, and development of the English language and its varieties.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ENGL 224 introduces students to the elements and styles of poetic form through readings from British and American literature.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleENGL 241 explores the origins of English literature and culture from ancient myths to the 18th century, developing critical reading and writing skills.
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Exams are largely lecture-based, making detailed notes essential. The course relies on only four assignments, making each one critical, and offers extra credit.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 242 explores literature from the 18th century to the present, examining how writers responded to global upheavals through poetry, drama, and the novel.
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Historical reviews of Monique Allewaert: Grades rely on five papers and participation, with manageable reading loads and accessible help outside class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 245 is a Seminar in the Major focusing on critical reading, writing, and persuasive argumentation skills.
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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 2026A workshop focused on writing literary fiction and poetry while studying contemporary writers as models.
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Students must complete all readings and homework before class to succeed in this moderately difficult course.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 314 teaches linguistic methods for analyzing and describing English syntax and morphology.
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Historically under Eric Raimy, the course demands substantial homework that aids exam preparation. Under Anja Wanner, it requires mandatory attendance, weekly quizzes, and a group project, with material moving quickly.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 315 teaches basic principles of phonetics and phonology applied to describing English and other languages.
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Historical reviews of Thomas Purnell: Reviewers characterize the course as difficult with heavy lectures and complex materials. One review notes that assignment instructions contained typos and were unclear, requiring careful attention to detail.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENGL 316 provides a description and analysis of geographical and social variation in English in the United States.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENGL 318 provides a systematic, interdisciplinary survey of second language acquisition research.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 334 covers eighteenth-century literature and culture, focusing on writers like Dryden, Defoe, Swift, and Pope.
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Historical reviews of Mark Vareschi: Mark Vareschi required writing many essays, though he graded fairly.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleSurvey of modern and contemporary American literature including fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism.
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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.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENGL 374 explores African, Caribbean, and African American literary and cultural texts, examining the African diaspora's impact on US society and global Afro-cultures.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sampleA seminar for Writing Fellows exploring writing theory and teaching revision strategies across disciplines.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A nonfiction workshop exploring various prose forms including personal essay, memoir, and journalism through theory, technique, and student writing.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleENGL 408 is a Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop focused on writing literary fiction.
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Historical reviews of Ricky Fayne: The workload involves significant reading, but the difficulty is rated as low (2/5) by a reviewer who corrected an initial high rating.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 409 is a creative writing poetry workshop focused on writing literary poetry.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 410 is a playwriting workshop that teaches stage writing strategies, dramatic storytelling, and theory through exercises and conferences.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to TESOL methods, exploring contexts and materials for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
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The course is low-stress with relevant homework every class that is not overwhelming, and grading criteria are straightforward and clear.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 418 introduces students to conducting linguistic experiments to address theoretical questions in syntax.
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Study of four Shakespeare plays through 1600, with the reading of several others.
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Assignments are described as easy with flexible deadlines, though the workload includes multiple papers and source studies. The reading material is extensive and can be tedious, but participation is not mandatory.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025ENGL 438 is a course focused on the study of specific topics within 18th-century literature and culture.
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The course is primarily discussion-based with occasional papers, rated as low difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 461 explores literature by authors reflecting the experiences of ethnic and minority groups.
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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 473 explores postcolonial or world literature themes crossing national boundaries, focusing on imperialism and globalization.
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Historical reviews of Todd Bender: The reviewer reported attending every class and submitting approximately 90% of homework assignments.
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