Literature


Joseph E. Becker, PhD

Project GutenbergProfessor of English

English & Humanities
Arts & Sciences and Professional Studies Division

Other Duties
Office: 226 Nadeau Hall The Planetary Society

Office Hours Spring 2025

  • 1:00 –3:00 pm        Monday/Wednesday
  • 11:00 – 12:00 pm   Tuesday/Thursday
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm        Friday
  • Alternate meeting times may be possible -- email for availability.
  • Campus meeting schedules and other events may occasionally alter the listed hours without prior notice.
  • Office hours are not held on weekends, holidays, or other campus closings.

Courses Spring 2025
Jan. 21 - May 8
Standard Ebooks -- Free EbooksClick link to access Brightspace course website

Fall Semester 2025 Courses
2 September - 19 December 2025

Links forthcoming

  • Eng 100-0001 / Composition I
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 - 10:45 am  Room TBA
  • Eng 100-2001 / Composition I
    Online Asynchronous Course
  • Eng 100-2002 / Composition I
    Online Asynchronous Course
  • Eng 101-0001 / Composition II
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 - 1:50 pm Room TBA
  • Eng 101-2001 / Composition II
    Online Asynchronous Course
  • Eng 105-0001 / Introduction to Literature
    Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 - 3:15 pm Room TBA

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