Introduction to Literary Forms

Course Description

This course is, on the one hand, a continuation at a more advanced level of the reading skills of Eng. 115 and an application of the writing skills of Eng. Eng. 114.  On the other hand, it is a preparation for Eng. 231 and Eng. 241. Its primary purpose is to provide students with a foundation of elementary skills necessary for the reading of literature, those skills that will be more fully develop in the two following introductory courses. To achieve its goal, the course concentrates on providing an elementary literary vocabulary as well as introduction and practice in the skills required for the reading of literature and for writing about it. 

Course Aims

1.  Identify the three main genres of literature: fiction (short stories), poetry, and drama
2. Discuss the three main genres of literature: fiction (short stories), poetry, and drama
3. Analyze elements of each genre and trace these elements in specific works
4. Read literature both analytically and responsively

Learning Outcomes

1. Familiarity with the different genres of literature
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the literary elements of each genre
3. Understanding the methods of analyzing the various characteristics of poetry, short stories, and drama
4. Ability to trace literary elements through close reading
5. Ability to respond critically to texts