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ENGL 165W: Introduction to Poetry at Queens College

3 credits · Spring 2027

Introduction to Poetry (ENGL 165W) at Queens College has 10 ways to take it in Spring 2027. 10 of 10 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Julia Sorrentino, Jacqueline Cornetta, Lee Norton, Uchenna Nduka, Ryan Black, Robin Hizme, Barbara Bowen, and Michael Sargent.

Of the 8 professors with a Chill Rank, Julia Sorrentino ranks chillest (Chill) and Michael Sargent least chill (Busy).

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Requirements

PRE: ENGL 110

About this course

Close reading and critical analysis of a wide variety of English and American poetry of various periods. This course combines the study of literature with continued training in clear and effective written expression.

Best professors for ENGL 165W at Queens, Spring 2027

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ENGL 165W sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 10:40 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

10 of 10 sections · 10 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

001-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 3:10 PM - 4:25 PM
Powdermker 102
Jacqueline CornettaChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(22)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
002-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 6:40 PM - 7:55 PM
Kiely Hall 248
Uchenna NdukaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.1(31)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 65% would take again#4 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
003-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Kiely Hall 119B
Julia SorrentinoChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(14)Difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
004-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Kiely Hall 416
Robin HizmeChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(102)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 71% would take again#6 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
005-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Powdermker 102
Ryan BlackChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.3(71)Difficulty 2.8/5 · 79% would take again#5 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
006-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Kiely Hall 119B
Barbara BowenChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(11)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 64% would take again#7 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
008-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:10 PM - 4:25 PM
Kiely Hall 119B
Lee NortonChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.5(36)Difficulty 2.8/5 · 89% would take again#3 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
009-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:10 PM - 4:25 PM
Kiely Hall 414
Michael SargentChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.1(56)Difficulty 3.5/5 · 50% would take again#8 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
010-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Kiely Hall 326
Michael SargentChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.1(56)Difficulty 3.5/5 · 50% would take again#8 chillest of 8 for this course
In PersonOpen
WIN1-LEC Winter
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri · 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Online-Synchronous
Jacqueline CornettaChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(22)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 8 for this course
Online SynchronousOpen

Questions about ENGL 165W at Queens

Who teaches ENGL 165W at Queens in Spring 2027?
Julia Sorrentino, Jacqueline Cornetta, Lee Norton, Uchenna Nduka, Ryan Black, Robin Hizme, Barbara Bowen, and Michael Sargent are listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is ENGL 165W at Queens hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 8 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a ENGL 165W section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.