ENGL 201: Introduction To Literary Study at Queensborough Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction To Literary Study (ENGL 201) at Queensborough Community College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 3 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: David Shimkin, Melissa Dennihy, and Kathleen Alves.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, David Shimkin ranks chillest (Easy) and Kathleen Alves least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PREREQ: ENGL102 (FORMERLY EN102)
About this course
An inquiry into what it means to study literature, involving close reading and critical analysis of a variety of prose fiction, drama, and poetry, and informed by an introduction to some of the theoretical issues currently debated in literary studies and a consideration of how such issues have evolved historically. In addition to works of literature, students will read critical and theoretical works, some of which they will identify through their own research. This course combines a study of literature with continued training in clear and effective writing.
Best professors for ENGL 201 at Queensborough CC, Fall 2026
- David ShimkinChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.9 (94) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 64% would take again
- Melissa DennihyChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.1 (17) · difficulty 2.8/5 · 71% would take again
- Kathleen AlvesChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.7 (6) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 33% 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 201 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 201 at Queensborough CC
- Who teaches ENGL 201 at Queensborough CC in Fall 2026?
- David Shimkin, Melissa Dennihy, and Kathleen Alves are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is ENGL 201 at Queensborough CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 3 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 201 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.