ENGL2133 · English
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
In this class, students will learn to analyze narrative prose across a wide range of genres, styles, and historical periods. Studies in Narrative will also develop students' critical writing skills, preparing them for upper-division English courses.Course ObjectivesTo be introduced to and learn to interpret a variety of narrative forms and techniquesTo learn to analyze narratives with reference to the social contextshistorical, geographic, and otherwisein which they have been composed and transmittedTo continue to hone students' abilities in close reading, writing about literature, and oral discussion in the classroom
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.6 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Associate Professor, English Department
4.3 / 5
3.9 / 5
Associate Professor, English Department
4.7 / 5
4.4 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.8 / 5
4.6 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.3 / 5
4.1 / 5
Associate Professor, English Department
4.7 / 5
4.4 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.1 / 5
4.0 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.5 / 5
4.3 / 5
Associate Professor, English Department
4.2 / 5
4.1 / 5
Associate Professor, English Department
4.7 / 5
4.6 / 5
Assistant Professor, English Department
5.0 / 5
4.8 / 5
Professor Emeritus, English Department
3.8 / 5
3.8 / 5
Assistant Professor, English Department
4.5 / 5
4.3 / 5
Professor, English Department
5.0 / 5
4.9 / 5
Professor, English Department
4.5 / 5
3.9 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, English Department
4.4 / 5
3.9 / 5
Student perspective
Recovered and new anonymous comments are shown as written and may reflect different course formats.
Jun 18, 2025 · Historical comment
I would recommend his class for Studies In Narrative. There's definitely an emphasis on Irish literature, so if you were interested in that field, I would take his class. He has really consistent office hours, so I'd recommend going to them as much as possible.
May 9, 2025 · Historical comment
I highly recommend Professor Smith! He gives a considerable amount of work, however, it really helped my writing. He really cares about every student and is willing to give any help that you need. The books we read were great and it was a very rewarding class!
Feb 28, 2025 · Historical comment
prof hunt is the best. she explains everything clearly and is very engaging. she cares a lot about you personally which i appreciate, especially if you go to office hours. grading is fair enough and she gives great feedback. doing the reading is necessary for participation
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Spring 2025
4 sectionsFall 2024
3 sectionsSpring 2024
4 sectionsFall 2023
3 sectionsSpring 2023
3 sectionsFall 2022
3 sectionsSpring 2022
4 sectionsFall 2021
3 sectionsSpring 2021
4 sectionsFall 2020
3 sectionsSpring 2020
5 sections