ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature

Number of Credits: 3
Explore literature that reveals the human experience. Read diverse genres, analyze universal themes, and conduct research to build context. Connect texts to real-world issues and engage in ongoing literary conversations. Through writing and projects, develop your academic voice, practice MLA documentation, and think critically about why literature matters. Advanced Placement Exam (English Literature and Composition with a score of 3) accepted. CLEP (Analyze and Interpret Literature with a score of 50) accepted. (All Terms)Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: English Literature; Arts and Humanities

Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C or better.

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Examine the human experience as depicted in works of literature through a process of close reading and class discussion.
2. Analyze the elements of literature, using literary terminology to discuss meaning and nuance.
3. Conduct research to ground interpretations in relevant social, historical, and/or biographical contexts.
4. Craft thesis statements that make a point or a claim about the human experience as depicted in literary works.
5. Quote, paraphrase, and cite sources in MLA-documentation style.
6. Organize ideas to foster clarity and coherence.
7. Write clear and complete sentences without errors that impede meaning.