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1 Lake Tahoe Community College Official Course Outline for: ENG 102 Modification Date: 3/26/2007 Title V Date: 3/26/2007 Course Title: Introduction to Literature Lecture Hours Lab Hours Quarter Units Total Hours Repeatable Grading Option Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Catalog Description This course is an introduction to literature which places its emphasis on genre such as short stories, poetry, and drama. Students will read fiction, drama, and poetry in order to develop skills in critical reading and writing. Writing assignments emphasize expository analysis of the reading material. Schedule Description The arts give us an opportunity to explore our world through the perceptions of great minds. In literature, writers reflect upon the changing times and values that they face. In this course, we will study great poets who have found the perfect words to express their emotions, playwrights who have challenged the social and religious institutions of their times, and authors who have revealed unexpected truths in timeless fashion. Read and study the works that have changed our consciousness and our world: Sophocles, Shakespeare, Frost, Atwood, Miller, and others. This is an opportunity to see how great works of literature change lives. Prerequisites ENG 101 with grade of "C" or better or equivalent. Corequisites Course Advisories Entrance Skills 1. Write essays that analyze, synthesize, and evaluate specific topics in response to a text 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of literary terms 3. Criticize various aspects of literature 4. Compare and contrast universal themes, styles of writing, characterizations, and symbolism 5. Compare a variety of authors from the short novel and short story genres and discuss likenesses,

2 differences, and demonstrate the author's effectiveness 6. Demonstrate mastery of a basic structure of grammar and mechanics Exit Skills Gained from Prerequisite/Corequisite Course(s) 1. Write essays that examine, analyze, and evaluate specific topics in response to a text 2. Define literary terms 3. Criticize themes in literature 4. Critique the written arguments of fellow students 5. Compare and contrast universal themes and styles of writing 6. Compare a variety of authors from the short novel and short story genres and analyze likenesses and differences as well as evaluate the authors' effectiveness 7. Demonstrate mastery of a basic structure of grammar and mechanics Topics and Subtopics Topical outline for: ENG 102 I. Fiction A. Plot and structure B. Characterization C. Point of view D. Setting E. Style F. Tone G. Symbolism H. Theme II. Poetry A. Theme and form B. Dramatic situation C. Denotation and connotation D. Imagery E. Rhetorical figures F. Tone G. Prosody H. Form I. Symbolism J. Myth K. Theme III. Drama A. Elements of drama B. Tragedy C. Comedy D. Realistic and non-realistic drama IV. Writing Topics

3 A. Writing about literature 1. Using a notebook 2. Process of writing an essay 3. Invention and prewriting 4. Central ideas and themes 5. Problems to avoid: a. order of references b. defining audiences c. use of evidence d. maintaining unity e. use of vague and weak language B. Responding to and thinking about literature through various writing assignments Student Learning Outcomes 1. Write an evidence-based literary analysis demonstrating interpretive skills, logical reasoning, and argumentative strategies. 2. Define and explain the major elements of the three literary genres. 3. Analyze and evaluate assigned and researched texts. 4. Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning skills to the text of life. Methods of Assessing Student Learning Outcomes 1. Compose and revise genre specific essays 2. Produce response/reflection papers 3. Participate in small group discussions of current social and political issues, connect these issues to satirists and essayists of the past, and present conclusions to the class 4. Tests on each genre 5. Content quizzes on specific readings 6. Present a current "artist" to the class, and defend his/her "art" 7. Student evaluations of the learning process Methods of Instruction 1. Discussion 2. Lecture 3. Video-tapes (such as Hamlet; e.e. cummings; Hemingway) 4. Research projects 5. Internet projects 6. Group projects 7. Live performances Appropriate Readings 1. Read selections from an anthology that contains the three genres. 2. Supplemental readings that enhance the readings in the anthology will be provided by the instructor. Outside Assignments 1. Utilize library and online sources in preparation for written assignments.

4 2. Receive additional credit for attending literary readings. 3. When appropriate, certain students will be required to work with a tutor. 4. See a live performance. Writing Assignments Students will produce 5000 words of writing through various essays, reflection/response papers, and in-class writing assignments. Critical Thinking Critical thinking skills will be examined through: 1. analysis, evaluations, and interpretation of various authors 2. an explication of a poem 3. close reading from a play 4. class presentations Texts/Resources 1. "Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing" Roberts and Jacobs, 8th edition, Prentice Hall, 2006 ISBN "Art of Literature" CD-Rom provided by the publisher Degree and Course Information Course Type AA Degree Outline complies with all categories of Title V course standards AA Degree Program Majors: English Liberal Arts Humanities Subsections: B.2. B.1. Humanities: English B.3. Certificate Program Majors: Subsections: Evidence of need for proposed course or reason for modification of existing course (required) Title V and SLO update College Impact (required):

5 Reviewed/approved by Department (if applicable) Reviewed by the Advisory Committee (if applicable) If proposal is likely to affect courses and/or programs taught by other departments, have other faculty been contacted (please explain)? AA Information Similar Community College Courses: Course Number College/University Course Title Catalog Year Catalog Page ENGL 2 (CAN ENGL 4) Long Beach City College Introduction to Literature/Composition ENG 1B (CAN ENGL 4) Sierra College Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature AA GE Area(s): Area 1 English Communication (specify area below) Composition Area 5 Physical & Biological Sciences (specify area below) Physical Sciences Communication Biological Sciences Area 2 Mathematical Concepts, Quantitative Reasoning Area 6 Lifelong Understanding, Self Development Area 3 Fine Arts (specify area below) Area 7 Cultural Pluralism Fine Arts Humanities Area 4 Social Science (specify area below) Social Science US Studies Transfer Information

6 Similar UC or CSU Courses: Course Number College/University Course Title Catalog Year Catalog Page ENGL 240 CSU, Chico Introduction to Literature ENGL 012 UC, Riverside Introduction to Literature CSU GE Area(s): Area A Communication in the English Language, Critical Thinking (specify area below) Oral Communication Area C Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language (specify area below) Arts Written Communication Critical Thinking Area B Physical Universe, Its Life Forms Physical Universe Life Forms Mathematical Concepts Area D Area E Humanities Human Social, Political, Economic Institutions Understanding and Self Development Budget Code Information TOPS Code: SAM: E Discipline Assignment: English Budget Code: Articulation Information CAN Number: U.C. Transfer

7 U.N.R. Transfer Other Information Classification Code: Course Level Status: Basic Skills Status: Program Status: GS Dept Code: