ENGL 1191

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ENGL 1191
FWS: British Literature

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Topics and reading lists vary from section to section, but all will engage in some way with the subject of British literature. Some sections may deal with fiction, poetry, or drama, and many include a mix of literary genres. Students will practice close, attentive, and imaginative reading and writing. Consult the John S. Knight Institute Current Courses webpage to access current year offerings, instructors and section descriptions.


Distribution Requirements (WRT-AG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Jane Austen Made Me Do It

  • 20617 ENGL 1191   SEM 101

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Faulkner, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Medieval Obsessions

  • 20618 ENGL 1191   SEM 102

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Zacher, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: From Blake to Brexit

  • 21105 ENGL 1191   SEM 103

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Byrne, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.