ENGL C1002 - Introduction to Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 : Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C100H/ ENGL C1000E/ C-ID Eng. 100) or equivalent
Description: In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres,developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for andcritical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (C-ID ENGL120)

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:

CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 3- Arts and Humanities- 3B: Humanities )

Student Learning Outcomes:

Interpret and analyze a variety of diverse texts.
Identify key elements of major literary genres (including poetry, drama, fiction) in order to analyze and interpret texts.
Define common literary terms and apply them to the analysis of specific texts.
Compose formal written analyses of texts by diverse authors that demonstrate appropriate academic discourse and the conventions of literaryanalysis.
Integrate research, including primary and secondary sources, applying documentation skills responsibly and effectively.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3