ENGLISH 1120 Literature: An Introduction

Continuing Education and Special Programs

Understanding and appreciation of the basic forms of literature through close reading of literary texts, including works originally written in English.

Course details

Units:

Course syllabus:

View the course syllabus for more details

Course notes:

UNI students: No credit if prior credit in ENGLISH 2120. May not be taken for credit toward any English major or minor.

Prerequisites:

none

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) distribution area:

Students working toward their Bachelor of Liberal Studies may apply credit earned in this course to their degree. This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to the Humanities distribution area. Learn more about the BLS degree program.

Liberal Arts Core:

Students who plan to graduate from UNI must complete the Liberal Arts Core (LAC). This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to Category 3. Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy and Religion - B. Literature, Philosophy or Religion. For details about your LAC, please discuss with your advisor and/or visit www.uni.edu/lac.

Textbook(s)

Schilb, John and John Clifford. Making Literature Matter: An Anthology for Readers and Writers. 7th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2018. [Obtain through UNI Bookstore]Also: Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke [any edition will do and can be found on Amazon or Ebay].

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS
UNI Bookstore carries most books used in GIS courses. Search for textbooks by course choosing “UNIV.NORTHERNIOWA” and the term you are enrolled in and GSW (web) or GSP (print) for the section.

Visit UBS at 1009 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-273-2665
Email: bookstore@uni.edu

Texts may also be available from www.bookfinder.com.

Course delivery

This course is available in an online format, utilizing web pages and eLearning, a learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.

Instructor(s)

William Koch

William.Koch@uni.edu

Enrollment information

Tuition: $253/unit, plus non-refundable enrollment fee of $10 and technology fee of $38 for online courses

To enroll: Visit the GIS Enrollment page for forms and information. Or visit us at CEEE 010 on the UNI campus. Campus map

Questions?
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GIS ENROLLMENT INFO
We are currently enrolling for the Fall 2019 semester for the Guided Independent Study courses. We will begin enrolling for the Spring 2020 semester November 1.

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Flexibility and convenience
Enrollment in GIS courses is open and offers a convenient way to earn college credit - enroll at any time, set your own schedule and work at your own pace. Coursework is completed entirely at a distance -- no on-campus attendance required.

2019 -20 Tuition & Fees
Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

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Time Guidelines
You may take up to nine months to complete a course. If necessary, a one-time 90-day extension, requested in writing, may be granted for a $10 fee.

Exams
Exams may be taken in your local community under the supervision of an approved proctor.