ENGL& 111 Intro to Literature

5 credits

This course presents an overview of three important genres of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will learn and use critical skills to analyze and write about selected works in these genres.

Prerequisites: ENGL 099 or equivalent placement score.

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

List the structural elements of the genres: poetry, drama, fiction
Apply a range of terms specific to the study of literature to works of fiction, poetry, or drama
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills when evaluating and analyzing a literary work
Apply one or more critical strategies in the interpretation of literary works
Explain the interrelationship between cultural and historical factors and literature
Employ synthesis to compare and contrast literary works and to incorporate research into writing
Apply the writing process when analyzing literature
List a range of significant past and current authors

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50