Mark Simpson, PhD (Duke), MA (Alberta), BA (Hons) (Alberta)
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
ENGL 221 - Reading Class and Ideology
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introduction to dynamics of class and ideology in literary and other cultural texts, and to the critical concepts and methods key to their study. Prerequisite: 6 units of junior ENGL, or 3 units of junior ENGL and 3 units of junior WRS.
LECTURE A01 (54980)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 09:30 - 10:50
ENGL 357 - Topics in American Studies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Prerequisite: 6 units of junior ENGL, or 3 units of junior ENGL and 3 units of junior WRS. Note: variable content course which may be repeated if topics vary.
LECTURE A01 (58180)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
ENGL 150 - Introduction to English Studies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)
An introduction to studies in the discipline recommended for students considering a major, minor, or Honors degree in English. Students will be introduced to a variety of methodological approaches while learning about literary, cultural and media studies, with special attention to topics such as race, Indigeneity, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. NOTES: Not to be taken by students with 6 units in approved junior English.
LECTURE B01 (85276)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 11:00 - 12:20
ENGL 583 - Cultural Studies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
LECTURE B01 (88195)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
W 14:00 - 16:50