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ENGL 170W: Introduction to Literary Study at Queens College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Literary Study (ENGL 170W) at Queens College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Heather Simon, Sawyer Kemp, Rhoda Sirlin, and Kevin Ferguson.

Of the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, Heather Simon ranks chillest (Chill) and Kevin Ferguson least chill (Busy).

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Requirements

PRE: ENGL 130 OR CONSENT OF THE DEPARTMENT

About this course

An inquiry into what it means to study literature, involving close reading and critical analysis of a wide variety of prose fiction, drama, and poetry, and informed by an introduction to some of the theoretical issues currently invigorating literary studies. This course combines a study of literature with continued training in clear and effective expression. Designed for prospective English majors and other interested students.

Best professors for ENGL 170W at Queens, Fall 2026

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ENGL 170W sections, times and seats

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001-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Powdermker 102
Kevin FergusonChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.5(23)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 64% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed
002-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 1:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Rathaus 206
Sawyer KempChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.8(5)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed
003-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Kiely Hall 423
Heather SimonChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.7(44)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 89% would take again#1 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed
004-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 1:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Powdermker 102
Rhoda SirlinChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.0(98)Difficulty 2.9/5 · 72% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed

Questions about ENGL 170W at Queens

Who teaches ENGL 170W at Queens in Fall 2026?
Heather Simon, Sawyer Kemp, Rhoda Sirlin, and Kevin Ferguson are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is ENGL 170W at Queens hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a ENGL 170W 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.