| Course Title: Introduction to the Study of Literature |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| 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 |
| Wesley Yu | 413-538-2825 | wyu@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Seminar | Monday and Wednesday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | SHTK - Shattuck Hall | 217 | 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: Closed | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 18 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Bestiary Author: Kelly, Donika Copyright: 2016 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9781555977580 Publisher: Graywolf |
Required | 16.00 |
| Title: Through the Arc of the Rain Forest Author: Yamashita, Karen Tei Copyright: 1990 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780918273826 Publisher: Coffee House |
Required | 12.95 |
| Title: House of the Seven Gables Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel Copyright: Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780375756870 Publisher: |
Required | 14.00 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |