English 199 - Introduction to the Study of Literature
Intro to Study of Literature
Spring
2022
01
4.00
Elizabeth Young
TTH 11:30AM-12:45PM
Mount Holyoke College
116612
Shattuck Hall 203
eyoung@mtholyoke.edu
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.
Prereq: Any first-year seminar.
Limited to first-years and sophomores in the first week of pre-registration. Will open to all class years in the second week of pre-registration. English 199, required for the English major, introduces students to critical issues in the study of English…