British Literature English 201 / 202
2026-2027 School Year

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Required Text for English 201 (1st Semester) = The Norton Anthology of English Literature (shorter 11th edition), Volume 1

• You will need your book for class each session, starting with the first day.

Required Text for English 202 (1st Semester) = The Norton Anthology of English Literature (shorter 11th edition), Volume 2

• You will need your book for class each session, starting with the first day of the second semester.

Summer Reading Assignment:

1. You must have your own copy of the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde.
2. Read and annotate the novel.  You will write notes in the book, or you can annotate with sticky notes if the book does not belong to you.
3. Annotate for theme, symbolism, characterization, foreshadowing, interesting passages, etc.  Notes must cover the entire span of the book (not just one part).  You should have notes for every chapter.
4. Include highlighted/underlined passages as well as commentary.  Why are you annotating this passage?  The goal is to prove you read the book and can provide insightful analysis on what you read.
5. Bring your annotated book to class on the first day.

• Textbooks can be purchased on Amazon or the UL Bookstore.
• The novel can be purchased at Amazon, Thriftbooks, AbeBooks, Half Price Books, or any local bookstore.

TEXTBOOK IS NEEDED THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
BRING ANNOTATED NOVEL THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.