Introduction to Literature--Fiction
Reading, analysis, and appreciation of significant works of fiction, especially short stories, with emphasis on the fiction writer’s craft. Presents methods of in-depth critical reading that serve as a basis for further study and enjoyment of literature.
This course is part of the Arts and Letters requirement for the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) and enhances students' critical reading, thinking, and writing skills as well as promotes literature as a conduit of cultural literacy and reflection of the human condition.
This course is part of the Arts and Letters requirement for the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) and enhances students' critical reading, thinking, and writing skills as well as promotes literature as a conduit of cultural literacy and reflection of the human condition.
Overarching Objectives
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Major Assignments
Literary Discussion Questions: For each class period, each student will generate a total of 10 discussion questions. These questions will be a combination of factual, interpretive, and evaluative questioning. Students will assemble these questions into a packet to submit at midterm and final. Each day’s questions are 10 points (100 points total). Literary Critical Analysis Essays: Students will write three analytical insight essays. Each essay will be 750 words. The essay demonstrates critical analysis directed towards a non-academic audience. Each essay is 100 points (300 points). Quizzes: Each class period begins with a reading quiz to verify the completion of the reading assignment. These quizzes can only be taken in class. Each quiz is 10 points (100 points total). |
“I have one great fear in my heart, that one day when they are turned to loving, they will find that we are turned to hating.”
― Alan Paton, Cry, The Beloved Country |
Literary Critical Theories
To assist in interpreting literature, critical literary theories provide lenses of analysis. The following are theories introduced in the course. |
“Well, blessed are the peacemakers, especially the fighting peacemakers.”
― Herman Melville, Billy Budd, Sailor |