<p>Hi! I'm a transfer student (junior) and I was looking for some feedback on my schedule. I'm an American Literature and Culture major and these are the classes I signed up for during orientation:</p>
<p>ENGLM101B Queer Lit and Culture (Lec 1) ... Little, Arthur L.
ENGL151 Milton (Lec 1, Dis 1D) ... Post, Jonathan F.S.
ENGL174B American Fiction since 1945 (Lec 1, Dis 1D) ... Huehls, Mitchum</p>
<p>They're each five units, totaling 15, btw.</p>
<p>*As a random question, one of my books is listed as "APS Strange Brother" and it's not available to buy anywhere. I was wondering if it was some kind of specially edited version of a book ("Strange Brother") or something. Does anyone know what it means?</p>
<p>You should be fine, but remember you will have a LOT of reading to do, and will have to be able to manage your time. Three English classes = about 100 pages a night, more or less. And Milton – well, it may be interesting for you, but I found Milton to be a complete bore. I’ve often suggested that the Department cut out Milton as a required course, but to date, English majors are still stuck with Milton, pity. </p>
<p>The bulk of that class is, of course, Paradise Lost. Jonathan Post, however, is cool and might make it bearable. He runs the summer Shakespeare abroad program (highly recommended!) with Prof. Braunmuller.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I’ll definitely watch my time carefully, and thank god I find Milton interesting lol </p>
<p>One question, if you ever return lol: I have a crapload of books and I’m worried that I might have had to start reading them. Considering I haven’t received anything from any teachers, I should be okay, right?</p>
<p>Yeah, no worries. No reading pre-class unless: prof posts a syllabus that includes a pre-read on something or sends an email. Usually, though, you go to class, get the syllabus, and see the structure and pace.</p>
<p>Some students do get a head start and just start reading – either those who need that comfort level, bobble heads, or those who like to sit in front and constantly fan the air with their hands.</p>
<p>If the text is a compilation, then don’t bother because you don’t know what you’ll have to read. Comus in the Milton text is usually a given. But if there’s something that peaks your interest, not a bad idea to get an early start so you don’t get so jammed later on. As you know, it’s much easier re-reading a book looking for key text than it is reading a book for the first time.</p>
<p>UCLA 77^I just wanted to mention that Milton is no longer a “required” course. It is now an option among many to fulfill certain categories. </p>
<p>I think three English classes sounds hectic! I did look up all of those teachers at one point while choosing classes and they all seemed to have gotten good reviews.</p>
<p>Ah, thanks for the update – my yearly complaining must have worked! Now if they’d just go back to the semester system like Cal, all would be good!</p>
<p>BTW, I took for the most part 3 English classes per quarter most of upper division and worked 2 part time jobs, and while it was hectic, I learned how to manage. Generally speaking (not always), you don’t really have to read all of the books . . . just need to know how the exams are structured.</p>
<p>@zygote… Hey hey hey it looks to be an interesting class lol </p>
<p>@Indierocknroll and Ucla77… </p>
<p>I was fuzzy about the requirements (haven’t seen that paper since orientation lol) but I did choose Milton on my own so no worries And yeah unless I get something from my professors I’ll just read the books later. I was a bit anxious about the whole pre-reading situation though, so thanks! Bobblehead and air-fanning…lol </p>
<p>I was definitely apprehensive about taking three English classes, but two months ago I had no choice, unless I wanted to take super random classes (nty). I think I’ll be okay…Maybe lol I also read positive reviews about my professors and I do find the courses interesting so fingers crossed! Glad I don’t work though lol</p>
<p>LOL I (usually) read (almost) everything(ish) I’m supposed to just to be safe, but if certain exams are structured certain ways and certain books are putting me to sleep…:D</p>
And yeah unless I get something from my professors I’ll just read the books later. I was a bit anxious about the whole pre-reading situation though, so thanks! Bobblehead and air-fanning…lol </p>