ENGL 101A will give you an opportunity to read fiction and drama to learn about literary history and criticism, and discuss and write about literature with your instructor and classmates. You will learn about literary genres and analysis and, in this context, have opportunities to continue to develop your research, writing, and oral communication abilities.
This course may be appropriate for you if one of these statements describes you:
- I enjoy literature and look for chances to talk with others who also enjoy reading
- I would like to learn more about how literature is interpreted and analysed
- I would like to continue developing my writing abilities
This course may be appropriate for you if some of these statements describe how you feel about writing:
- I am fairly confident about my writing
- I want to continue learning how to write about literature
- I want to develop my analytical skills and learn better how to present a literary analysis to an audience
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to...
- Speak and write knowledgeably about a variety of approaches to literary criticism
- Interpret and analyze a variety of literary texts
- Write effectively and in accessible language about literary analyses