| Course Title: Introduction to the Study of Literature |
| Start Date: 01/21/2020 End Date: 05/05/2020 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2020 |
| Description: This course examines various strategies of literary representation through a variety of genres, including such traditional literary forms as the novel, lyric poetry, drama, and autobiography, as well as other cultural forms, such as film. Particular attention is given to student writing; students are expected to write a variety of short essays on selected topics. Though the themes of specific sections may vary, all sections seek to introduce students to the terminology of literary and cultural discourse. |
| Distribution(s): I - Humanities , WI - Writing-Intensive |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Nigel Alderman | 413-538-3224 | nalderma@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/21/2020 - 05/05/2020 | Seminar | Tuesday and Thursday | 08:30AM - 09:45AM | SHTK - Shattuck Hall | 203 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| ENGL-199, required for the English major, introduces students to critical issues in the study of English literature. Students considering an English major will ordinarily take ENGL-199 after taking a first-year seminar. |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 16 | Available: 2 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Antigone Author: Sophocles, Copyright: Edition: Volume: ISBN: 0872205711 Publisher: Hackett |
Required | 6.50 |
| Title: The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing Author: Harvey, Michael Copyright: 2003 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780872205734 Publisher: Hackett |
Required | 10.00 |
| Title: Home Fire Author: Shamsie, Kamila Copyright: 2018 Edition: pbk Volume: ISBN: 9780735217690 Publisher: Riverhead Books |
Required | 13.00 |
| Title: Travesties Author: Stoppard, Tom Copyright: 1994 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780802150899 Publisher: Grove |
Required | 15.00 |
| Title: Midsummer Night's Dream Author: Shakespeare, William Copyright: 2003 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780743477543 Publisher: Simon & Schuster |
Required | 5.99 |
| Title: The Importance of Being Earnest Author: Wilde, Oscar Copyright: Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780486264783 Publisher: Dover Thrift |
Required | 5.00 |
| Title: The Namesake Author: Lahiri, Jhumpa Copyright: 2003 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 0618485228 Publisher: Mariner |
Required | 10.17 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |
| Copies are on order at Odyssey |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: It is requirement of the class that you have these particular editions. |