ENGL& 111 - Introduction to Literature

5 credits

Recommended Preparation
Grade of “C-” or better in ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

Prerequisites
College-level reading or co-enrollment in READ 090.

This course is a general introduction to literature and is designed to be accessible to all students. Course readings will be chosen from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, essays, and drama. Topics will vary by quarter and instructor.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of literal and inferential meaning in literature
Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of literary works
Write analytically about literature, and support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and/or contextual evidence
Explain how literary genres, trends, and themes are elements of cultural history