The Department of English at Yale teaches more than 100 English majors to graduates and the majority of freshmen in Yale College. The courses are designed to develop students' understanding of important works of English, and other literatures in English and to provide a historical perspective from which to read and analyze these works.
INTRODUCTION TO THEORY OF LITERATURE
WITH PAUL H. FRY
This is a survey of the main trends in twentieth-century literary theory. Lectures will provide background for the readings, while providing social perspectives on the questions: what is literature, how is it produced, how can it be understood, and what is its purpose?
MILTON
WITH JOHN ROGERS
This class is a study of Milton's poetry, with attention paid to his literary sources, his contemporaries, his controversial prose, and his decisive influence on the course of English poetry. Lectures include close readings of poetry, prose, and letters; examinations of historical and political contexts.
MODERN POETRY
WITH LANGDON HAMMER
This course covers the body of modern poetry, its characteristic techniques, concerns, and major poets. The authors discussed range from Yeats, Eliot, to Stevens, Moore, and Frost with additional lectures on the poetry of World War One, Imagism. Diverse methods of literary criticism are employed, such as historical, biographical, and gender criticism.
THE AMERICAN NOVEL SINCE 1945
WITH AMY HUNGERFORD
In “The American Novel Since 1945” students will study a wide range of works from 1945 to the present. The course traces the formal and thematic developments of the novel in this period, focusing on the relationship between writers and readers, the conditions of publishing, and the changing place of literature in American culture.
【小题1】Students majoring in English at Yale will ______.| A．take more than 100 English courses |
| B．have a different opinion on history |
| C．well understand English literatures |
| D．easily analyze a historical work |
| A．They deal with poetry. |
| B．They focus on criticism. |
| C．They include many poets. |
| D．They refer to history. |
| A．Paul H. Fry's. | B．John Roger'. |
| C．Langdon Hammer's. | D．Amy Hungerford's. |
Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife-both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.
Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.
5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212)736-3100
Intrepid1 Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072
Madison Square Garden
If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.
7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741
【小题1】The New York Skyride is for ___.| A．flight training | B．sightseeing |
| C．model plane sports | D．city transportation |
| A．Madison Square Garden |
| B．Empire State Building |
| C．Central Park |
| D．Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum |
| A．To provide information of living in New York. |
| B．To provide directions of city traffic in New York. |
| C．To give a brief introduction to the history of New York. |
| D．To give visitors a guide to New York. |
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【小题1】If the tourists want to explore the beauty of the snow mountain, they would probably choose ________.| A．In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour | B．Golden Silk Road |
| C．Authentic Yunnan Discovery | D．Wonders of China |
| A．Tongli is famous for the interesting water town traditions. |
| B．Beijing and Shanghai are the two common cities in Tour 1 and Tour 2. |
| C．Tourists can experience the culture of the minorities on the Silk Road. |
| D．Kungfu fans can learn Kungfu in the Longmen Grottoes. |
| A．show visitors the importance of some cities |
| B．supply visitors with the information of some China tours |
| C．offer visitors some trip tips |
| D．tell visitors the splendid Chinese culture |
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【小题1】How does Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel cater to the modern travelers?| A．By providing fine guest rooms. |
| B．By providing warm greetings. |
| C．By providing digital services. |
| D．By providing architectural icons. |
| A．To set industry standards. |
| B．To stress the value of the hotel. |
| C．To show the innovation of the hotel. |
| D．To make it trustworthy worldwide. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．An Internet page. |
| C．An entertainment magazine. | D．A geography book. |
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