ENGL 170 - Approaches to Literary Studies

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)

Each section explores a central issue, such as “the idea of a literary period,” “canons and the study of literature,” “nationalism and literary form,” or “gender and genre” (contact the department office for current descriptions). Assignments focus on the development of skills for research and writing in English, including the use of secondary sources and the critical vocabulary of literary study. The department.

Open to first-year students and sophomores, and to others by permission; does not satisfy college requirement for a First-Year Writing Seminar.