A survey of significant works in the field of English studies, from the 17th century to today, their historical, cultural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions, from a number of critical perspectives. Course Information: Credit is not given for ENGL 209 if the student has credit in ENGL 242 or ENGL 243. Previously listed as ENGL 242. Recommended background: Completion of ENGL 161 and 3 hours of ENGL 101-125. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture-Discussion. Creative Arts course.