<p>Also, Expos isn't really an English class - there's an entire English department with classes of its own to take, most of which can be taken at any point during your undergraduate career, including freshman year. For example, right now, I'm taking Expos and an English class on the 19th century American novel. For the most part, the courses you take aren't limited by your grade level, and I'm almost positive you can take a course on Shakespeare during freshmen year.</p>