ENGL 314: VT: Studies in Popular Genres at Queens College
3 credits · Fall 2026
VT: Studies in Popular Genres (ENGL 314) at Queens College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Sawyer Kemp and Meghan Healey.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Sawyer Kemp ranks chillest (Easy) and Meghan Healey least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PRE: ENGL 170W
About this course
A study of popular genres such as science fiction, mystery, detective, romance, dystopian literature, thrillers, fantasy, and fanfiction, with attention to the defining features of major popular genres as they have changed over time. The course might be devoted to one major popular genre, or cover multiple genres in a comparative way. Topics may include the role of genre texts in contemporary culture, questions of the ?popular? and the ?canonical,? diversity and inclusion in popular genres, cross-media adaptations of popular genres (such as drama, film, television and digital media), hybrid and experimental forms, and the contributions of genre theory to literary analysis. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
Best professors for ENGL 314 at Queens, Fall 2026
- Sawyer KempChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.8 (5) · difficulty 2.4/5 · 100% would take again
- Meghan HealeyChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.5 (25) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 50% 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 314 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:22 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 314 at Queens
- Who teaches ENGL 314 at Queens in Fall 2026?
- Sawyer Kemp and Meghan Healey are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is ENGL 314 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 2.5 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a ENGL 314 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.