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Walter Keithley, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - English

Program Director :

English Literature

Office: LA 3 - Room: 12

480-461-7371

walter.keithley@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online	Online

Other times are available by appointment. Just email me, and we can set up a time to talk! walter.keithley@mesacc.edu

Classes Taught

Fall 2021

ENG102	First-Year Composition					3 Credits
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22228	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021			Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 22228 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

ENG200	Reading and Writing About Literature					3 Credits
Emphasis on critical analysis of various genres of literature; includes study of necessary terminology, introduction to methods of literary criticism, and practice in interpretation and evaluation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22244	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021			Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 22244 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

ENH221	Survey of English Literature Before 1800					3 Credits
Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the eighteenth century. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23624	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23624 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Broadview Anth of British Lit: (V 1: Medieval Per Required Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Broadview Anth of British Lit: (V 3: Restoration 3rd Edition Author: Black Publisher: Broadview Press ISBN: 9781554810475, 9781554812028 Estimated Price: $59.95 Broadview Anth of British Lit: (V 1: Medieval Per Required Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Broadview Anth of British Lit: (V 3: Restoration, Broadview Anth of British Lit: Renaissance & Early 3rd Edition Author: Black Publisher: Broadview Press ISBN: 9781554810475, 9781554812028, 9781554812905 Estimated Price: $59.95 The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volu Required Format: eBook Alternate Title: The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Vol. Author: editor Publisher: Broadview Press ISBN: 9781770485549, 9781770483484 Estimated Price (varies): $48.56 to $51.26 The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volu Required Format: eBook Alternate Title: The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Vol., The Broadview Anthology of British Literature Volu Author: Editors Publisher: Broadview Press ISBN: 9781770485549, 9781770483484, 9781770485815 Estimated Price (varies): $48.56 to $53.96 Get these books at the bookstore

HUM250	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22273	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021			Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 22273 Students may contact instructor at walter.keithley.iii@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
23625	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 10/15/2021			Class Ended
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23625 Students may contact instructor at walter.keithley.iii@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Fall Flex Start 2021

ENG102	First-Year Composition					3 Credits
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
40339	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/18/2021 - 12/17/2021			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 40339 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

HUM250	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23626	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/18/2021 - 12/17/2021			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23626 Students may contact instructor at walter.keithley.iii@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Winter Intersession 2021

HUM250	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29397	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	12/20/2021 - 01/14/2022			Open 16 of 25 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29397 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu Winter Intersession Classes
	Book Information

Spring 2022

ENG102	First-Year Composition					3 Credits
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28070	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022			Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 28070 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
28074	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022			Open 19 of 24 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 28074 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

ENG200	Reading and Writing About Literature					3 Credits
Emphasis on critical analysis of various genres of literature; includes study of necessary terminology, introduction to methods of literary criticism, and practice in interpretation and evaluation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28079	Dobson Campus LA 3S	In Person Lecture	01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 8 of 14 Seats Available
28079	Book Information

ENH251	Mythology					3 Credits
Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28132	Dobson Campus LA 3N	In Person Lecture	01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Open 7 of 14 Seats Available
28132	Book Information Divine Comedy (V1:Inferno) Required Format: Textbook Author: Dante Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9780142437223 Estimated Price: $16.00 Metamorphoses Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Author: Ovid Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 9780253337559, 9780253012418 Estimated Price (varies): $10.99 to $12.00 Myths from Mesopotamia Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Author: Oxford University Press Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780199538362, 9780191027215 Estimated Price (varies): $4.50 to $13.95 Primal Myths Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Author: Sproul Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 9780060675011, 9780062285324 Estimated Price (varies): $13.99 to $18.99 Sources of the Western Tradition Volume I (V1) Required Formats: eBook, Textbook Alternate Title: Sources of the Western Tradition 9th Edition Author: Perry Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781285629599, 9781133935254 Estimated Price (varies): $34.95 to $46.00 Get these books at the bookstore

HUM250	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28089	Dobson Campus LA 3N	In Person Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 7 of 14 Seats Available
28089	Book Information

Spring Flex Start 2022

HUM250	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
30547	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/31/2022 - 03/11/2022			Open 13 of 25 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30547 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

HUM251	Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World					3 Credits
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the Renaissance to modern period, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
30589	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/21/2022 - 05/13/2022			Open 22 of 25 Seats Available
30589	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30589 Students may contact instructor at: walter.keithley@mesacc.edu

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