Writing in Upper-Division English Courses

Upper-Division Literature and Literary Studies Courses

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So that students can be adequately prepared to do the kinds of writing required of them, English 101 and English 102 are prerequisites for many upper-division literature courses.

Students are asked to complete a number of different kinds of writing tasks in upper-level literature courses. Here are a few of the more common ones, with links to helpful information:

An analysis without research  

• Example: English 220 (British Lit Survey): A Critical and Analytical Response

A research-based analysis 

• Example 1: English 240 (American Lit Survey): Analysis of Character or Theme
• Example 2: English 265 (African American Lit): Research, Analysis, and Interpretation
• Example 3: English 220 (British Lit Survey): Research Paper
• Example 4: English 210 (Early British Lit Survey): Papers on Beowolf and The Caterbury Tales
• Example 5: English 240 (American Lit Survey): Theme-Centered Analysis
• Example 6: English 340 (Women in American Lit): Research Papers

An annotated bibliography

• Example 1
• Example 2