ENGL 1191

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ENGL 1191
FWS: British Literature

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Jane Austen Made Me Do It

  •  2551 ENGL 1191   SEM 101

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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

  •  2552 ENGL 1191   SEM 102

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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

  •  2553 ENGL 1191   SEM 103

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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/.