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[jenuyne]

I was thinking of taking ENGL 10 (with Ghosh) to fulfill my Area A-2 writing. Has anyone ever taken it before? I'm curious because I've never taken/heard of a writing class with a lecture along with the section. What goes on in section?

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[brittlepoetry]

This is an English department large-lecture introduction to literature with sections. It is not a Writing Program course. You'll be doing critical reading and analysis. You'll have an introduction to different forms of literature and theory. IMO English 10 is similar to a senior AP English course, though obviously more compressed.

[jenuyne]

Thank you. What exactly goes on in section every week? (If you remember).

[brittlepoetry]

Ah, you know what, I thought you were talking about taking English 10 in FWS 2010-11 based on the catalog listing. In summer English 10 will be a small course, probably no more than 30, with no section, four days a week. So everything I said still stands, except for the class size!

[jenuyne]

Actually there were two different sessions available in summer. One of them, like you said, is small with no section pretty much. The one I signed up for has lecture MTWR and then I signed up for a section also on Thursday.

[brittlepoetry]

Clearly I don't know what's going on in my department. :) I checked and yes, indeed, this is a 'large' lecture with Ghosh (~100 students, about half the size of a normal large-lecture for the department). Sections will likely cover the lecture, have exam/essay prep, critical writing and proper citation reviews, and peer review. I took a small English 10 so it wasn't like this for me. If you're worried about writing skills, consult with your TA asap about his/her expectations and for help. Because this is a literature class in summer, you'll want to keep on top of the reading. Have fun!