ENGL 2B11 Introduction to Literature 0.50 Credit(s) Academic Course |
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Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of first-year liberal arts & sciences (including the Writing course with a minimum passing grade of 60%). |
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This course is designed to introduce students to close readings of different traditional and contemporary literary genres, including fiction (novels, graphic novels, and short stories), nonfiction (critical essays, auto/biographical narratives, public discourses), poetry, drama, and film/popular media. The readings in this course cover a broad range of literature created by authors from various cultures and nationalities in English or in translation. Students will learn to identify the figurative language, styles, and techniques in each literary genre, and analyze the texts critically. They will also practice writing textual analysis by following the tradition of literary studies. |
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Course was last updated May 23, 2013 - 10:34 AM |