Explore English Courses

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Introductory English Courses

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General Literature Courses

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Literature Pre-1850 Courses

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Creative Writing Courses

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Rhetoric, Composition, and Language Courses

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Cultural Engagement Courses

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Topics Courses

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Capstone Courses

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Graduate Courses

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Honors Courses

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Directed Studies
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Course Catalog Archive