ENGL 161W
Introduction to Narrative · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
PRE: ENGL 110
About this course
Why do human beings produce and consume narratives as prolifically as they do? How are stories constructed? How do readers approach and consume them? What is the role of narrative in culture? This course primarily studies prose fiction, but it may include drama, narrative poetry, nonfiction, and film, as well as criticism and theory of narrative. It may be offered as a general introduction to narrative, or it may focus on a particular topic, such as Life Writing, Popular Literature, Myths and Folktales, or the Contemporary Novel.
Seat status as of Oct 3, 7:36 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means