The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to literary studies through analyses of works of fiction. By the end of the semester students are expected to be proficient in the skills of: performing close reading techniques, analysing literary texts and developing well-reasoned arguments.
- Define and explicate key literary elements of narrative fiction, such as plot, character, theme, point of view, setting, symbol and style.
- Analyse and interpret works of fiction through the use of close reading, contextual background information (e.g., authorial intent, literary historical periods and influences, cultural and biographical background information, critical reception, etc.), literary concepts and approaches, and a variety of critical perspectives ü
- Apply additional disciplinary knowledge specific to the Humanities (e.g., comparative analysis, evaluation, synthesizing and citing source perspectives) to the treatment of events, issues, or ideas in the works of fiction using well-selected evidence from the literary texts to support one’s analysis.
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 85 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 45 |
| Oral Presentation | 25 |