ENGL 244: Theory at Queens College
4 credits · Spring 2027
Theory (ENGL 244) at Queens College has 2 ways to take it in Spring 2027. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Seo-Young Chu and Clifford Mak.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Seo-Young Chu ranks chillest (Chill) and Clifford Mak least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PRE: ENGL 170W
About this course
Exploration of theoretical formulations that inform the work of literary study, examining what different methodologies value, how they are articulated, and how they assign meaning to texts. The course focuses on at least three distinct critical methods, and it includes both the use of theory in interpreting specific literary texts and the critical scrutiny of theoretical texts themselves.
Best professors for ENGL 244 at Queens, Spring 2027
- Seo-Young ChuChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.7 (53) · difficulty 2.0/5 · 91% would take again
- Clifford MakChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.8 (13) · difficulty 3.9/5 · 77% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
ENGL 244 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 10:40 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about ENGL 244 at Queens
- Who teaches ENGL 244 at Queens in Spring 2027?
- Seo-Young Chu and Clifford Mak are listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is ENGL 244 at Queens hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a ENGL 244 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.