An introduction to literature written in English. Emphasis is placed on reading and discussing several plays by Shakespeare, introduced by an examination of lyric poems by Shakespeare or one of Shakespeare's contemporaries. The course is designed to develop the student's imaginative understanding of literature and his or her ability to write and speak. It is conceived to be of interest to students at any level of preparation, including those with a background of advanced literary study in secondary school. At least six writing assignments with student writing a frequent topic of discussion in the classroom.
Most sections are Writing Intensive.
A student who receives credit for the Humanities sequence 101 through 202 may not receive credit for English 101 . An examination of several masterpieces of western literature, including Homer's The Iliad and Dante's The Divine Comedy. Some sections Writing Intensive. An examination of poems from British and American literature selected by the instructor. Writing Intensive some semesters.