Maricopa Community Colleges  ENH110   20022-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-27-2001

ENH110  2002 Spring – 2002 Fall

LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Acad

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, biography, autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ENH110  2002 Spring – 2002 Fall

Introduction to Literature

 

1.

Identify the setting and point of view in a work of fiction. (I)

2.

Describe the way an author develops characterization in a work of fiction. (I)

3.

Analyze the way in which an author's gender identity and/or ethnic or cultural background influences the development of his or her work. (I, II, III)

4.

Differentiate between plot and theme in a work of fiction. (I)

5.

Differentiate between a subject and a theme in a poem. (II)

6.

Identify the most common poetic devices. (II)

7.

Identify and give examples of symbolism in fiction, poetry, and drama. (I, II, III)

8.

Identify the major types of plays. (III)

9.

Interpret a poem, as short story, and a play through oral and/or written discourse using literary criticism as a basis. (II, III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ENH110  2002 Spring – 2002 Fall

Introduction to Literature

 

I. Fiction: Short Stories and Novelette

A. Setting

B. Plot

C. Character

D. Point of view

E. Theme

F. Symbols and figurative language

G. Styles

H. Interpretation

1. Gender identity

2. Marxist

3. Historical

4. Ethnic identity

5. Cultural identity

II. Poetry

A. Types

B. Forms

1. Traditional verse

2. Blank verse

3. Free verse

C. Poetic language

1. Sound

2. Imagery

3. Figurative language

4. Symbolism

D. Interpretation

1. Gender identity

2. Marxist

3. Historical

4. Ethnic identity

5. Cultural identity

III. Drama

A. Types

1. Tragedy

2. Comedy

B. Dramatic structure

C. Characterization

D. Interpretation

1. Gender identity

2. Marxist

3. Historical

4. Ethnic identity

5. Cultural identity

 

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