English 1
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where ENGL-1001 counts
Required by 1 program:
- ENGL 3-YEAR BA IN ENGLISH
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course offers a full introduction to university-level literary study, including the reading of creative literature (poetry, fiction, or drama); the theory and practice of literary criticism; the role of historical and cultural factors influencing literary texts; and research skills. Students' writing also receives significant attention. Because each section is different, students should consult the current descriptions of individual sections available on the English Department website.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENGL-1000 | ENGL-1003 | ENGL-1111 | ENGL-1201 | ENGL-1202 | ENGL-1203.
Note
This course satisfies the prerequisite for most Upper-Year English courses. No more than 6 credit hours of First-Year English may count toward a major in English.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.