ENG 271 — Introduction to Literature: Genre
This course focuses on the reading and analysis of significant literary texts in a selected genre. The literary genre being emphasized varies from year to year and is specified in the Banner notes accompanying the section CRN. Coursework includes critical thinking skills related to interpreting the significance of the action, characters, themes, and literary devices used by the author. Emphasis is placed on writing, both as a way of discovering ideas and as a way of expressing knowledge of the reading material. Students are expected to be actively engaged in responding to the literature. As students read, discuss, and write about the literature, they should gain a better understanding of themselves and the world they live in. The content may vary from topic to topic, depending on the particular works selected for study. Specific content will vary among course offerings, depending on the particular genre selected for study.