LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature

Offered as needed
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Introduction to fiction, poetry, and drama. Examination of multiple dimensions of literary form and meaning with focus on development of interpretive skills and accumulation of factual knowledge regarding famous works of literature and their authors. Readings are multicultural and from a variety of time periods.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the salient features of five major forms of literature (poetry, short fiction, the novel, creative nonfiction, drama).
Apply knowledge of literary terms including plot, character, point of view, imagery, theme, setting, irony, tone, and symbol.
Critically examine literature as readers and writers and demonstrate their ability to defend a position using literary evidence both orally and in writing.
Use reflection as a tool to discover the intersections of their own experiences with the material about which they read, write, and discuss.
Create literary pieces themselves in emulation of the literary forms and techniques of model texts read for the class.
Exhibit ethical & professional behavior in attendance, conduct, assignment completion, collaboration, work with source material, and constructive peer feedback.