The Study of Literature
ENGL 201
Fall 2010
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This course will introduce students to the careful reading of texts and will familiarize them with the idea of literature as a part of history and culture. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation
In this course, we will learn to discern the variety of ways a text can "mean," and we will write almost weekly papers. We will learn to craft a thesis statement and the proper way to purse an analytical argument.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
978-0393979213 THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY. Ferguson, Margaret, et. al, eds. Norton. pap. req.
0-679-76408-9 COLLECTED POEMS OF LANGSTON HUGHES. Hughes, Langston. Vintage. pap. req.
0-679-72817-1 THE WAYS OF WHITE FOLKS. Hughes, Langston. Vintage. pap. req.
0-226-47202-7 CRITICAL TERMS FOR LITERARY STUDY. Lentricchia, Frank. ed. U of Chicago P. pap. req.
0-14-071401-4 MACBETH. Shakespeare, William. Pelican. pap. req. |
| Instructor(s): Eggers,Will Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 19 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
A selection of short lyric poems, some examples of short fiction, and, in most sections, a play by Shakespeare; also essays about critical terms and concepts that are used in the study of literature. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Sharply focused reading assignments and eight short papers (3-5 pp.). No exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
ENGL201 is a prerequisite course, designed to be taken in the sophomore year by students seriously considering majoring in English (Non-sophomores who seek admission because of special circumstances should speak with the Department Co-ordinator for the course, who may or may not be one of those teaching it in any given semester.) Eligible students who attempt to preregister for the fall semester but are not admitted should attend the first meeting of any section in September, when they will either be admitted to the course or given priority for the spring semester. Individual instructors will not be using the enrollment request list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the Departmental Coordinator of the course. |
| Instructor(s): duCille,Ann Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 19 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
| Instructor(s): Nisse,Ruth Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 19 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 05 |
| Instructor(s): Eggers,Will Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: DAC300; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 19 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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