Courses
The English department courses for undergraduates fall within certain broad categories. See the courses overview listing for courses by category.
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Courses for First-Year Students
In the English Department, first-year students are welcome to enroll in any 100- or 200-level course. However, in the sampling below, you'll find courses that are specifically designed to provide an introduction to the study of English Literature, Film, Creative Writing, Theater and Communication.
NOTE: Courses subject to change!
Fall 2026
- ENGL 112: Classical and Scriptural Backgrounds
- ENGL 113: British Literature I
- ENGL 115: Intro to American Literature
- ENGL 117: Intro to the Art of Film
- ENGL 121: Intro to Creative Writing: Fiction
- ENGL 122: Intro to Creative Writing: Poetry
- ENGL 131: Reporting and Writing the News
- ENGL 134: Public Speaking
- ENGL 135: Intro to Debate
- ENGL 210: Shakespeare
- ENGL 247: Science Fiction
- ENGL 266: Disaster Cinema
Spring 2027
- ENGL 114: British Literature II
- ENGL 116: Intro to African American Literature
- ENGL 118: Intro to Media Studies
- ENGL 121: Intro to Creative Writing: Fiction
- ENGL 122: Intro to Creative Writing: Poetry
- ENGL 134: Public Speaking
- ENGL 135: Intro to Debate
- ENGL 236: Contemporary African Film and Fiction
- ENGL 243: Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson
Please check the course schedules/descriptions available via the Registrar's Office for the official schedules for the widest range of terms for which such information is available.