ENG 100 Literature Appreciation

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Introduction to literature, comprising appreciation and comprehension of notable works in short fiction, novels, drama, creative non-fiction, film, and poetry, with emphasis on understanding the relationship between form and content and on formulating criteria for artistic judgment. Explores connections between literature, our culture, ourselves, and the human condition. At least three genres will be covered in each course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate sophistication, sensitivity, and skill in reading works in the major literary genres.
Discuss the terms, tools, and techniques needed to appreciate and understand major works of literature.
Use critical thinking skills to closely examine literary works.
Communicate through active writing, listening, and discussing.
Demonstrate an awareness of ways literature and literature appreciation impact and are impacted by culture and society.
Articulate and explain personal reactions to literature, as part of the development of a personal aesthetic.

Statewide General Education Outcomes:

Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life.
Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

Content Outline

Genres and Literary Elements (at least 3 of the following)
- Fiction
  - Plot
  - Characterization
  - Setting
  - Theme
  - Point of view and narration
  - Irony and tone
  - Figurative language
  - Symbolism
  - History
- Drama (same issues as fiction plus the elements below)
  - Stage directions
  - Interpretation
  - History
- Poetry
  - Genre
  - Form
  - Diction
  - Syntax
  - Imagery
  - Sound devices
  - Performance
  - History
- Graphic novels (as fiction, plus:)
  - Illustration
  - Layout
  - Collaborative creating and single creator
  - Serialization
  - Critical and cultural reception
- Film
  - Genre
  - Photography
  - Style
  - Editing
  - Camera techniques
- Creative non-fiction
  - Genre
  - Ethics
  - Why creative
Introduction to Literary Appreciation
- Aestheticism
- Pragmatism and utility
- Social and cultural constructions
- Reader-response
Reading and Responding Strategies
- Annotating and note taking
- Close reading and explication
- Informal writing and journaling