Course Number and Section: EG 13
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Course Description: Introduction to imaginative works of literature: the short story, novel, poem, and drama. Close and analytical study of this literature introduces students to major literary themes and forms. Continues training in effective prose writing and requires students to demonstrate maturity in thought and style. Recommended for those who plan to continue their studies at a four-year institution. Required for students in the following curricula: Liberal arts and Sciences: General Studies, Humanities, Social Science: Accounting (A.S.), Business Administration (A.S.); Communications and Media Arts: and Engineering Science.
Course Goals:
á Impart understanding of short stories and novels through written and oral discussion of such aspects as plot, setting, character development, point of view, tone, style, theme, and use of language.
á Impart understanding of poetry through written and oral discussion of poetic language and form, including such elements as type of poem (epic, lyric, dramatic); subject matter and speaker; use of language (diction, denotation, and connotation); figurative language and imagery (simile, metaphor, symbol, analogy, allusion); verse form; rhythm and meter; theme.
á Impart an understanding of the nature of drama through written and oral discussion of elements such as plot, structure, character development, setting, staging, and of dramatic forms such as tragedy, comedy, and modern realism.
Outcome Behaviors:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
á Write essays which use the tools of critical analysis to discover and communicate insights into literary works and which demonstrate the following qualities: focused response appropriate to the assignment; clear statement of studentŐs main idea (thesis); coherent organization appropriate to the studentŐs thesis; presentation of pertinent textual details and excerpts to support or illustrate thesis.
á Understand the characteristics of each literary genre.
á Subject literary works to a variety of interpretations.
Major Topics Required with Approximate Times for Each Major Topic: (3-hour course meets 37.5 hours per semester)
1/4 Poetry, 1/4 Drama, 1/4 The Novel, 1/4 Short Story
Required Texts: At the discretion of the Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): EG 11.
Rules Concerning Student Absences and Lateness: At the discretion of the Instructor. The college defines excessive absence or lateness as Ňmore than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester.Ó
Student Evaluation: At the discretion of the Instructor.
Additional Information: At the discretion of the Instructor.