Hessel, Kurtis

Research

science and literature, 18th- and 19th-century British literature, Romantic literature, poetry and poetics, writing and composition education, science writing

EMEN 5830 - Special Topics
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
ENGL 1001 - Writing, Reading, Culture
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
This course provides training and practice in writing and critical thinking with a focus on literary and cultural studies. We will emphasize reading, the writing process, the fundamentals of composition, and the structure of arguments. There will be varied writing assignments with opportunities for revision.
ENGL 1260 - Introduction to Women's Literature
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018
Introduces literature by women in England and America. Covers both poetry and fiction and varying historical periods. Acquaints students with the contribution of women writers to the English literary tradition and investigates the nature of this contribution. Same as WGST 1260.
ENGL 3000 - Shakespeare for Nonmajors
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required.
ENGL 3060 - Modern and Contemporary Literature for Nonmajors
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Close study of significant 20th-century poetry, drama, and prose works. Readings range from 1920s to the present.