Spring 2021

Having Arguments

Listed in: English, as ENGL-111

Formerly listed as: ENGL-01

Faculty

Ben Lieber (Section 01)

Description

Using a variety of texts–novels, essays, short stories–this course will work to develop the reading and writing of difficult prose, paying particular attention to the kinds of evidence and authority, logic and structure that produce strong arguments. The authors we study may include Peter Singer, Aravind Adiga, Willa Cather, Toni Morrison, George Orwell, Charles Johnson, James Baldwin, Alice Munro, William Carlos Williams. This is an intensive writing course. Frequent short papers will be assigned.

Preference given to first-year Amherst College students. Admission with consent of the instructor. Limited to 12 students. Spring semester. Senior Lecturer Emeritus Lieber.

If Overenrolled: Students admitted in consultation with the Dean of Students' office and/or their academic adviser.

ENGL 111 - L/D

Section 01
M 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM CHAP 101
W 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM CHAP 101
F 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM CHAP 101

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Fall 2021