Introduction to English Studies

Introduction to English Studies is a foundational course for English majors designed to introduce the student to advanced skills in literary analysis and facilitate the practice of these skills.  Students will gain experience with primary literary texts representing several genres, secondary sources in a range of critical modes, and primary historical sources representing various cultural locations.  Skills in bibliographic methods, close reading and critical analysis incorporating contemporary theory, and the research process and practical approaches for scholarly writing and presentation will be modeled and taught.  Three credit hours.

Introduction to English Studies Syllabus

Documentation Guidelines

Introductory Bibliography Assignment

Course Resources

• Voice of the Shuttle
  Web site for Humanities Research
• EServer Cultural Studies and Critical Theory Collection
• Dr. McNamara's Shakespeare Resources Page

Last updated January 12, 2009
by Greg McNamara