Welcome to your section of English 1102!

This themed course explores travel literature and narratives of place as a reflection of society. Whether drawn to the bustle of an urban space, the solitude of a rural retreat, or somewhere in between, our circumstances are largely influenced by geographic location. Primary source material will include a selection of novels, poetry, and visual narrative of the eighteenth century to the present. 

Rather than distribute a paper syllabus for this course, all materials will appear electronically, and we will aim to be paperless when possible. 

Before the next class period, please review the components of this course website, including the daily schedule, assignment descriptions, and course policies. We will review each of these areas together during the first week of class, but it will be helpful if you have read through them first.

The catalog description for this course is as follows:
This course develops skills in written analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of texts and emphasizes critical thinking skills, increased stylistic sophistication, and the application of advanced research methods.