Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-27-2001 |
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ENH110
2002 Spring – 2002 Fall |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to Literature |
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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: |
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ENH110 2002
Spring – 2002 Fall |
Introduction to Literature |
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Identify the setting and point of view in a work of
fiction. (I) |
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Describe the way an author develops characterization in a
work of fiction. (I) |
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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) |
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Differentiate between plot and theme in a work of fiction.
(I) |
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Differentiate between a subject and a theme in a poem.
(II) |
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Identify the most common poetic devices. (II) |
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Identify and give examples of symbolism in fiction,
poetry, and drama. (I, II, III) |
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Identify the major types of plays. (III) |
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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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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 |