Summer 2019 Literature Courses

Students, scroll down to check out the English Department’s amazing line-up of Summer 2019 literature courses. Registration is ongoing, so make sure to get a seat in the class of your choice by registering as soon as you can, on CUNYfirst.

ENG 2001 (Introduction to Literature: Fiction), 2 sections (1 Summer IL, 1 Summer 2)

• Professor Colleen Birchett (Summer 2, 7/8/19-8/8/19)
  • ENG 2000-D814
    
  • Tuesdauy/Wednesday/Thursday 8:30AM – 11:00AM
• Professor Caroline Hellman (Summer IL, 5/31/19-7/3/19)
  • ENG 2000-D947
    
  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 8:30AM – 11:00AM
• Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
  
• Prerequisite of ENG 1101
• Course Description
  • Analysis and critical understanding of selected fiction. Exams and essays based on readings.

ENG 2002 (Introduction to Literature II: Drama), Summer IL, 5/31/19-7/3/19

• Professor Holly Melgard
• ENG 2002-D960
  
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 2:30PM – 5:00PM
• Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
  
• Prerequisite of ENG 1101
• Course Description

  • Analysis and critical understanding of selected plays. Exams and essays based on readings.

ENG 2170 ID: Introduction to Studies in Maleness and Manhood, 2 sections, Summer 1L

• Professor Julian Williams
  • ENG 2170ID-D968
    
  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 2:30PM – 5:00PM
• Professor Julian Williams
  • ENG 2170ID-E970
    
  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesdsay 6:00PM – 8:30PM
• Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course, Interdisciplinary Course, Gender & Sexuality Studies Course
  
• Prerequisite of ENG 1101
• Course Description

  • This course identifies expected and redefined understandings and representations of Maleness and Manhood through physical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical approaches through literature, scholarly writing, and film. Subject matter includes sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, perception, identity, power, politics of manhood, violence, and the use or expectation of male dominance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENG 2400: Films From Literature

• Professor Mark Noonan
• ENG 2400-D980
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 2:30PM – 5:00PM
• Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
• Prerequisite of ENG 1101
• Course Description

  • This course will allow students to examine the relationship between film and their literary sources. Through classroom discussions and out-of-class assignments, students will analyze classic and contemporary literary texts and their cinematic versions. Students will examine the relationship between film and literature, with specific focus on the techniques used in fiction, drama and film and the influences of censorship and society. Students will focus on the similarities and differences of literary works adapted into films.