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01:359:201 · English - Theories and Methods · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Principles of Literary Study introduces methods and materials used in contemporary literary studies. Students learn literary terms, closely examine significant texts, and develop spoken and written interpretations; the department says sections ordinarily cover works from at least two genres and historical periods.
Can I take it?
College Writing · Exposition &Argument · College Writing Extended
Students rate teaching
SIRS · 2,538 responses · 2016–2025
Spring 2027
11 open in snapshot · 11 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue, Online
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
TTh 7:30 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
MW 3:50 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
TTh 3:50 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
W 12:10 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
TF 10:20 AM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
MW 2:00 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
MTh 12:10 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
Online · 1 section · 1 open
AI-generated overview
3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
An introduction to methods and key terms used in contemporary literary studies.
Sections ordinarily select works from at least two genres and historical periods for close attention.
Students develop spoken and written accounts of significant texts.
Researched and independently reviewed · 3 sources · 5/12 fields found
officialSummary: found · The Fall 2026 department course page provides an accessible description of the course’s methods, texts, literary terms, and close reading and communication goals.
Rutgers 01:359:201 Principles of Literary Study course description · site:english.rutgers.edu "359:201" "Principles of Literary Study"
atAGlance.weeklyHours: not-found · Reviewed results did not establish a supported weekly-hours estimate.
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courseRatings: not-found · Evidence reviewed does not corroborate course-wide numeric ratings.
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assessment: not-found · No term-specific assessment mix established.
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fit.bestFor: found · Fit is limited to skills and activities stated in the official course description.
Rutgers 01:359:201 Principles of Literary Study course description
fit.toughIf: not-found · Reviewed sources do not support a student-centered challenge claim.
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prerequisitesInPractice: found · The official department page says students may take the course after completing the first-year writing requirement or equivalent; no additional in-practice requirement was established.
Rutgers 01:359:201 Principles of Literary Study course description · Rutgers English 359:201 syllabus 2024 OR 2025
instructorVariation: not-found · No comparable instructor-specific evidence was established.
site:reddit.com/r/rutgers "359:201" OR "Principles of Literary Study" · Rutgers English 359:201 syllabus 2024 OR 2025
chapters: found · The topic groupings summarize the department description and do not imply a weekly order.
Rutgers 01:359:201 Principles of Literary Study course description
commonPitfalls: not-found · Reviewed student evidence does not establish a recurring course-specific pitfall.
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prepPlan: not-found · No course-specific preparation steps with suitable supporting resources were established.
Rutgers English 359:201 syllabus 2024 OR 2025
studentPerspective: found · One opened discussion concerns a winter section and reports that an accelerated course entails extensive reading or writing; it does not establish a broader course pattern.
site:reddit.com/r/rutgers "359:201" OR "Principles of Literary Study" · "Principles of Literary Study 01:359:201 Winter with Prof Scanlon"
11 open · College Avenue, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115054 | Open | Stephens | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at MU 112; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at MU 112MU 112 | College Avenue |
| 0215055 | Open | Dejavis Bosket | Tuesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at SC 115; Thursday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at SC 115SC 115 | College Avenue |
| 0315056 | Open | Kristin Grogan | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 214; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 214SC 214 | College Avenue |
| 0415057 | Open | Colton Hicks | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 203; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 203SC 203 | College Avenue |
| 0515058 | Open | Jein Kim | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at MU 113; Friday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at MU 113MU 113 | College Avenue |
| 0615059 | Open | Heather Love | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at SC 214; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at SC 214SC 214 | College Avenue |
| 0815060 | Open | Talley Murphy | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HH B5; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HH B5HH B5 | College Avenue |
| 0915061 | Open | Emmett Pinsky | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at SC 220; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at SC 220SC 220 | College Avenue |
| 1015062 | Open | Portorreal | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 204; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 204SC 204 | College Avenue |
| 1215063 | Open | Robolin | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 207; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 207SC 207 | College Avenue |
| 9015064 | Open | Annie King | LEC | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.52
Course quality
4.40
Response rate
60.4%
Coverage
161 offerings · 2016–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann King | 7 | 4.94 | 4.89 |
| Christopher Iannini | 7 | 4.81 | 4.73 |
| Annie King | 6 | 4.82 | 4.65 |
| Douglas Jones | 5 | 3.82 | 4.00 |
| Maurice Wallace | 4 | 4.55 | 4.50 |
| Ryan Kernan | 4 | 4.28 | 4.20 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, Online
Current availability
11 open of 11
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
AHp, SOEHS, WCd
Loaded terms
8
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No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.