| 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 |
| Nigel Alderman | 413-538-3224 | nalderma@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Seminar | Tuesday and Thursday | 09:00AM - 10:15AM | 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: Closed | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 20 | Available: 0 | 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: Home Fire Author: Shamsie, Kamila Copyright: 2018 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780735217690 Publisher: Riverhead Books |
Required | 13.00 |
| Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Author: Shakespeare, William Copyright: 2016 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9781501146213 Publisher: Folger Shakespeare Library |
Required | 9.99 |
| Title: The Importance of Being Earnest Author: Wilde, Oscar Copyright: Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780486264783 Publisher: Dover Thrift |
Required | 5.00 |
| Title: Mrs Dalloway Author: Woolf, Virginia Copyright: 2005 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780156030359 Publisher: Harcourt |
Required | 15.00 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: These particular editions of Antigone, A Misummer Night's Dream, and Mrs. Dalloway are required. |