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Literature and the Visual Arts

Course #: ENGL 181G

Description: This is a course about the artistic aspects of literature. Students consider the nature of art-what it is, what it does, why it matters. The course analyzes a variety of works drawn from three genres-the short story, poetry, and drama. Topics include censorship, public funding for the arts, and contemporary critical theory.

Pre Requisites:

• Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.
• Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).

Course Details

• Section: 01
• Class Number: 7548
• Schedule/Time: MW 4:00 - 5:40 pm
• Instructor: Regan, Samantha
• Location: Wheatley-Peters W
• Session: Regular Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
• Capacity: 25
• Enrolled: 15
• Status: Open
• Credits: 4/4
• Class Notes: Pre Requisites: Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston. Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
• Course Attributes: First Year Seminar, Stay On Track