LIT280 — Introduction to Literature
3 , 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods Critical analysis of literature from a variety of nations and cultures. Includes analyzing literary texts for meaning and form, understanding the contexts of literature, and writing about literature. Also includes selections from various literary genres, which may include fiction, drama, and poetry, as well as other literary forms. Explain the social, historical, and cultural contexts of literature. Demonstrate the ability to practice close reading. Critically analyze works of literature through writing. Identify the most important components in literary texts. Make critical arguments for the interpretation of literary texts. Outline: Intensive Writing and Critical Inquiry Producing written discourse in more than one assignment through papers, reports, quizzes, tests, etc., which includes a minimum word standard of 3000 words. Written assignments emphasize critical inquiry which includes the gathering, interpreting, and evaluating of evidence. Includes a formal out of class paper of at least 1,500 words which requires critical inquiry and where the writer develops and supports a main idea. Explicit writing instruction with timely feedback to students improve their writing and critical inquiry skills is part of the course’s content. The evaluation of written assignments must include the overall quality of written work and critical inquiry, as measured by a rubric. At least 50% of the student’s grade must be based on the written work and crit
Prerequisites: WRT101, WRT101S