ENGL0110

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
An introduction to university-level writing. Students produce and revise multiple drafts of essays, practice essential skills of paragraph organization, and develop techniques of critical analysis and research. Readings from a range of texts in literature, the media, and academic disciplines. Assignments move from personal response papers to formal academic essays. Enrollment limited to 17. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 01
CRN11363

M. Stewart

B Hour
MWF 9-9:50am

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
The primary goal of this section is to help you develop a personal academic voice. To this end, most of our time will be spent in workshops and private conferences. Our discussions will explore questions of authoritative language and rhetorical strategy, and we will look at research as a creative process as well as an essential element of academic writing. The readings will be a blend of contemporary and modern essays, which will be used not only to develop your talents as a writer, but also to make you a stronger critical reader. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 02
CRN11422

D. Katz

B Hour
MWF 9-9:50am

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This section will help you develop the interpretive, analytical and writing skills required to produce the academic essay. Through close, critical reading of materials from a range of disciplines, we will engage and experiment with the essay as a forum for expressing our thoughts, ideas, and arguments. Strategies will include in-class workshops, discussion, formal writing assignments, and intensive revision. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 03
CRN11423

C. Imbriglio

C Hour
MWF 10-10:50am

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY: (reserved for first-year students)
This section offers an introductory forum for responsible, engaged critical reading and writing for academic audiences. Its primary thematic focus will be issues of power, knowledge, and authority -- in public spaces and in private -- as seen through such interdisciplinary lenses as literature, philosophy, urban studies, visual studies, science, and psychology. There will be daily as well as long-term writing assignments, with strategies for college-level inquiry (exploration, reflection, analysis, synthesis, revision, and evaluation) strongly emphasized. Our main goal for the semester will be to explore, re-envision and deepen our sense of what it means to be imaginative, critical thinkers, readers, and writers -- dynamic participants in the ongoing intellectual conversations that take place here at Brown. The course is designed to meet the needs of entering students and is therefore limited to 17 incoming first-year students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 04
CRN11424

L. Stanley

D Hour
MWF 11-11:50am

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY: Revisioning Writing (reserved for first-year students)
"Re-visioning Writing" encourages a meditative and reflective approach to language. It will familiarize you with the processes of close and intertextual reading, with different modes of analytical thought, and with the practice of translating reading and thinking into writing. We will carefully examine essays that cover a range of issues from ideas about reading and writing to culture and identity; writing assignments, which stress revision, will explore the articulation of your perceptions and thoughts with the rigor and discipline necessary to university studies. This section is reserved for first-year students. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 05
CRN11425

J. Readey

D Hour
MWF 11-11:50am

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This section is designed to help prepare students to write at the university level and for the job world beyond by providing instruction in developing persuasive arguments, organizing texts at the paragraph and sentence levels, controlling a range of prose styles, and conducting critical reading and research. Our classes will feature energetic and interactive discussions, workshops, frequent instructor conferences, and informal and formal written assignments with an emphasis on revision. Our texts will range from academic essays to fiction and popular films, and we will focus on examining and writing about the broad notion of inequality -- in areas like class, gender, and race -- both within the U.S. and internationally. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 06
CRN11426

C. DeBoer-Langworthy

E Hour
MWF 12-12:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This section focuses on decoding academic discourse and reproducing it effectively. We will generate, draft and revise three or four academic essays with topics chosen by students from several disciplines. Readings will incorporate a broad range of political and social issues. In addition to class meetings, students attend selected public lectures on campus and do short response writings online to weigh the arguments and analysis used in various intellectual venues. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 07
CRN11427

K. Schapira

E Hour
MWF 12-12:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This is a class designed to stretch our powers of thinking, writing, reading and speaking academically. What makes a text, a conversation or a mindset "academic"? Among other things, a particular kind of attention, focus and consideration to language as well as to topics and ideas. Through class discussion, reading, writing and especially revising, we'll become better academic communicators -- better at understanding what others say and write, and better at saying and writing what we mean. We'll read texts by Cornell West, Marjane Satrapi, Virginia Woolf, Azar Nafisi and Stephen Jay Gould, among others, and create a portfolio of essays with varying lengths, styles, and goals. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 08
CRN11428

D. Ettensohn

F Hour
MWF 1-1:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This section serves as an introduction to the academic essay. Through critical reading, workshops and private conferences, the class will focus on cultivating the reading and writing skills that will assist the development of a personal voice and enable its expression in academic writing. In addition to weekly writing responses, there will be three larger writing assignments that will help students develop strategies for planning, drafting, and revising written work. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 09
CRN11429

J. Neilson

F Hour
MWF 1-1:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
This section aims to help students develop stronger critical reading and writing skills for academic studies and professional goals. Readings and discussions will focus on identifying key features of a persuasive argument and will help students produce engaging and engaged questions, craft a personal style, conduct responsible research, and revise effectively. Activities include class discussion, weekly writing exercises, in-class workshops, two shorter writing assignments, and one final research paper. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 10
CRN11430

C. DeBoer-Langworthy

G Hour
MWF 2-2:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
See description for Sec. 06, above.

ENGL0110, Sec. 11
CRN11431

J. Readey

G Hour
MWF 2-2:50pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
See description for Sec. 05, above. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0110, Sec. 12
CRN11432

L. Egan

J Hour
TTh 1-2:20pm

 

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I: THE ACADEMIC ESSAY
As students in this section think about, produce, and evaluate writing and connect writing to reading and critical thinking, they will be introduced to and employ a few simple concepts: the so what question, pattern-finding and point-making, and sentence focus. In addition, as students choose from a variety of challenging readings for the bases of three formal writing assignments, they will select the writing option from the academic discipline that best suits their interests and academic goals. Furthermore, as they complete informal writings to prepare for the formal ones, students will be supported in their efforts by extensive written instructor feedback and regularly scheduled student conferences. Effort will be made to address individual writing needs in addition to course objectives. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0130

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING II: THE RESEARCH ESSAY
For the confident writer. Offers students who have mastered the fundamentals of the critical essay an opportunity to acquire the skills to write a research essay, including formulation of a research problem, use of primary evidence, and techniques of documentation. Individual section topics are drawn from literature, history, the social sciences, the arts, and the sciences. Writing sample may be required. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. S/NC.

ENGL0130, Sec. 01
CRN11364

E. Taylor
F Hour
MWF 1-1:50pm

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING II: THE RESEARCH ESSAY: The Thoughtful Generalist
To prepare for academic and real world discourse, we will study essays by nationally known writers as exempla of deep research turned into engaging intellectual journey. In practice we will generate, research, plan, draft, and revise several essays, moving from close reading to inter-textual analysis to complex grappling with varied sources to explore a subject, issue, or artist. Writing sample may be required. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0130, Sec. 02
CRN11434

L. Egan
H Hour
TTh 9-10:20am

CRITICAL READING AND WRITING II: THE RESEARCH ESSAY
As a practical endeavor, this course will help students incrementally complete a research paper. Students will learn (1) how to narrow a topic and construct an argument around a purpose; (2) how to identify, evaluate, and read scholarly sources; (3) how to structure and sustain extended written discussion; and (4) how to correctly adhere to appropriate models for quotes and documentation. Thematically, this course will center on the family as a common subject, using a cross-curricular sampling of readings that establish some general notions about the family, and in particular, about ideologies of the family. Students will have much latitude in choosing specific topics for research and writing but will be encouraged to explore some facet of the family within the discourse of their concentration and to utilize the wealth of academic resources within other departments. Writing sample may be required. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0160

JOURNALISTIC WRITING
An introduction to journalistic writing that focuses on techniques of investigation, reporting, and feature writing. Uses readings, visiting journalists, and field experience to address ethical and cultural debates involving the profession of journalism. Writing assignments range from news coverage of current events to investigative feature articles. Prerequisite: ENGL0110 or equivalent. Writing sample required. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. S/NC.

ENGL0160, Sec. 01
CRN11365

T. Breton

AB hour
MW 8:30-9:50am

JOURNALISTIC WRITING
Pulitzer Prize-Winning reporter for Providence-Journal teaches news reporting and writing and feature writing. This course is designed to teach students how to report and write hard news and feature stories for newspapers and to hone students' skills as interviewers and observers of daily life. The first half of the semester will focus on hard news writing, everything from police, government and court reporting to news analysis. The second half of the semester will be devoted to feature writing -- profiles and the art of narrative story-telling. There will be a particular emphasis on one genre, the nonfiction short story.
Students will learn how to select a topic, structure and organize material, use description effectively and rid their writing of clutter. Topics covered will include the art of the interview; writing about people and places -- the twin pillars on which most nonfiction is built; developing a voice and presenting a point of view while avoiding bias. Journalistic ethics will be discussed. Some of the classes will be held off campus where students will be gathering information for written assignments. There will be writing assignments every class and individual critiques. Prerequisite: ENGL0110 or equivalent. Writing sample required. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed during the first week of classes. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0160, Sec. 02
CRN11435

T. Breton

H hour
TTh 9-10:20am

JOURNALISTIC WRITING: News and Feature Writing and Reporting
See description for ENGL0160, Sec. 01, above.

ENGL0180

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
Designed to familiarize students with the techniques and narrative structures of creative nonfiction. Reading and writing will focus on personal essays, memoir, science writing, travel writing, and other related subgenres. May serve as preparation for ENGL1180. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Writing sample may be required. S/NC.

ENGL0180, Sec. 01
CRN11366

K. Schapira
B Hour
MWF 9:00-9:50am

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
How can nonfiction also be creative? In this course, we'll look at writing that's inventive rather than invented, examining and imitating the tactics writers use and the risks they take to convey what happened, what's happening, and what they hope or fear will happen. Writing and rewriting (reportage, cultural critique, literary response, opinion, memoir) will form a key part of the course, and students will rework a number of pieces for a final portfolio. Authors considered include, but are not limited to, Antjie Krog, Richard Feynman, M.F.K. Fisher, James Thurber, Naomi Klein, John Lahr. May serve as preparation for EL0118. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Writing sample may be required. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0180, Sec. 02
CRN11436

M. Stewart

E Hour
MWF 12-12:50pm

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
In this section we will explore several genres of creative nonfiction, including the lyric essay, historical narrative, science narrative and memoir. We will look closely at several readings culled from modern and contemporary sources and then engage in a series of workshops, writing drills and one-on-one conferences. The focus of the class will be on further developing your unique voice and range as well as augmenting your talents as a critical reader. May serve as preparation for ENGL1180. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Writing sample may be required. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0180, Sec. 03
CRN11437

L. Sarat
E Hour
MWF 12-12:50pm

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
This section explores the possibilities afforded by writing creative nonfiction, as opposed to more traditional forms. We will pay close attention to authorial presence in works of "the fourth genre" by raising questions of reliability, personality, and transparency. Exercises in and out of class will develop our range as writers in these categories. Readings will focus on literary journalism, memoir, science writing, personal essays, and cultural criticism. May serve as preparation for ENGL1180. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Writing sample may be required. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL0180, Sec. 04
CRN11438

L. Sarat
G Hour
MWF 2-2:50pm

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
See description for Sec. 03, above.

ENGL0180, Sec. 05
CRN11439

E. Hardy
H Hour
TTh 9-10:20am

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
This workshop will explore the range of narrative possibilities available under the umbrella term "creative nonfiction." We'll be looking at questions of structure and technique in a number of subgenres including: the personal essay, literary journalism, travel writing, science writing and memoir. Student work will be discussed in both workshops and conferences. At the semester's end students will turn in a portfolio with several polished shorter pieces and one longer essay. May serve as preparation for ENGL1180. Enrollment limited to 17 undergraduate students. Writing sample may be required. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1160

SPECIAL TOPICS IN JOURNALISM
For advanced writers. Class lists will be reduced after writing samples are reviewed during the first week of classes. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Enrollment limited to 12 or 17, depending on section. S/NC.

ENGL1160D
CRN11370

R. Eder

Q Hour
Thu 4-6:20pm

 

SPECIAL TOPICS IN JOURNALISM: The Common Critic
For the advanced writer. Aimed at the cultivated consumer of books, magazines and newspapers -- what has traditionally been called the common reader. Students will attend films, plays, art shows, concerts or dance performances and write weekly reviews based on these experiences. Readings include Orwell, Woolf, Shaw, Kael, Tynan, Clive James, Zbigniew Herbert, and current reviews. Writing sample submitted at first class; also a previous sample, if possible, submitted at the same time. Class list will be reduced to 12 after writing samples are reviewed during the first week of classes. S/NC.

ENGL1180

SPECIAL TOPICS IN CREATIVE NONFICTION
For the advanced writer. A writing sample will be administered on the first day of class. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed. Prerequisite: ENGL0130, 0160, 0180, 1140, 1160, 1180, or 1190. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1180J, Sec. 01
CRN14936

E. Taylor

M Hour
Mon 3-5:20pm

 

SPECIAL TOPICS IN CREATIVE NONFICTION: Tales of the Real World
For the advanced writer. This section offers a chance to practice the pleasures and challenges of nonfiction analysis and story-telling in the forms of literary journalism, historical narrative, and personal essay or memoir. Inspirations will include Truman Capote, Sebastian Junger, Jamaica Kinkaid, and Maxine Hong Kingston. Intensive practice in researching, interviewing, redrafting, and editing. A writing sample will be administered on the first day of class. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed. Prerequisite: ENGL0130, 0160, 0180, 1140, 1160, 1180, or 1190. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1180K
CRN11371

C. Imbriglio

G Hour
MWF 2-2:50pm

SPECIAL TOPICS IN CREATIVE NONFICTION: The Art of Literary Nonfiction
For the advanced writer. Based on Roland Barthes' notion of the fragment, this workshop features an incremental, literary approach to writing nonfiction, in both traditional and experimental formats. In response to daily assignments, students will produce numerous short pieces and three extended "essays," to be gathered into a chapbook at the end of the course. A writing sample will be administered on the first day of class. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed. Prerequisite: ENGL0130, 0160, 0180, 1140, 1160, 1180, or 1190. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1180P
CRN15566

E. Hardy

K Hour
TTh 2:30-3:50pm

SPECIAL TOPICS IN CREATIVE NONFICTION: Further Adventures in Creative Nonfiction
A workshop course for students who have taken ENGL0180 or the equivalent and are looking for further explorations of voice and form. Work can include personal essays, literary journalism and travel writing. Readings from Ian Frazier, Joan Didion, David Sedaris, John McPhee and others. Writing sample required. Prerequisite: ENGL0130, 0160, 0180, 1140, 1160, 1180, or 1190. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed during the first week of classes. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1190

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NONFICTION WRITING
For the advanced writer. A writing sample will be administered on the first day of class. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed. Prerequisite for most sections: ENGL0130, 0160, 0180, 1140, 1160, 1180, or 1190. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.

ENGL1190K
CRN15564

J. Egan

C Hour
MWF 10-10:50am

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NONFICTION WRITING: Literary Biography
For the advanced writer. How does one narrate the twists and turns of a life while simultaneously doing justice to whatever literature the subject managed to produce as he or she plodded through each day? We will examine biographies of, among others, Shakespeare, Poe, and Fitzgerald for voice, form, and research methods. Over the course of the semester, students will write pieces targeting specific skills and forms integral to the genre, culminating in their own pieces of literary biography. Prerequisite: ENGL 0130, 0160, OR 0180. Class list will be reduced to 17 after writing samples are reviewed during the first week of classes. Preference will be given to English concentrators. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor permission. Enrollment limited. S/NC.