ENG 217
Great Books of the World
Brigham Young University-Idaho · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
In ENG 217, you will find meaning in the Great Books of the World as you learn to read, appreciate, interpret, and critically analyze books across historical and cultural contexts. Discover the relevance of storytelling as you explore significant themes related to the human condition, engage with life's profound questions, gain empathy for experiences different from your own, and evaluate for yourself what it means to "seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118). The course includes reading books of lasting impact, synthesizing and evaluating interpretations, and supporting individual analysis through essays. This course is for students of any major.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
01
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 4:26 PM- Days & times
- MWF 1015-1115
- Meeting dates
- Sep 14 – Dec 16
- Location
- Smith Building 302
- Instructor
- Poole, John A.
Section notes
Instructional method: In-Person
02
1 openSeats: 24/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 4:26 PM- Days & times
- MWF 1245-1345
- Meeting dates
- Sep 14 – Dec 16
- Location
- Austin Building 214
- Instructor
- Newswander, Lynita
Section notes
Instructional method: In-Person
03
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 4:26 PM- Days & times
- MWF 1400-1500
- Meeting dates
- Sep 14 – Dec 16
- Location
- Austin Building 214
- Instructor
- Newswander, Lynita
Section notes
Instructional method: In-Person
04
10 openSeats: 15/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 4:26 PM- Days & times
- MWF 1515-1615
- Meeting dates
- Sep 14 – Dec 16
- Location
- Hinckley Building 157
- Instructor
- Wells, Andrew Robert
Section notes
Instructional method: In-Person