ENGL 12W - Introduction to Literature

    Recent Professors
    Leigh Burrill, Nils Michals, Danielle Shaw, Haley Sheetz, Janine Gerzanics, Lenore Harris, Jess Lerma, Eric Pape and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    7.4Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. This course reflects the department’s commitment to examine works from diverse perspectives and help students develop their authentic voices. In this course, students develop literary analysis and critical thinking skills, proficiency in research skills and literary criticism, recognition of logical fallacies, and inductive and deductive reasoning, and skill in composing writing in MLA style that synthesizes multiple sources. This course used to be ENGL 001B.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 10:55am–12:20pm, Fri 9:20am–12:30pm