ENG280 — Introduction to Literature
Introduces methods and tools of literary study through close reading, discussion, and analytical writing in poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction. Students practice applying literary terms, theoretical lenses, and contextual interpretation. Emphasizes literature as an art form that invites deeper appreciation, cultural understanding, and imaginative engagement. Students explore multiple interpretive approaches, study others’ analyses, and develop their own informed perspectives, original interpretation, cultural awareness, and personal voice.
Prerequisites: ENG-101, ENG-091