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Course: |
LIT 115
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Title: | Intro to Literature I: AH2 |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 |
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Course Description: | Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes active and responsive reading.~~This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transer courses. GT-AH2~~ |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Max Credit: | |
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Course Notes: | Note: Competencies and Outline entered from Core Transfer |
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Origin Notes: | ACC |
STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Define the functions of literature.
A. Illustrate ways in which literature interprets the human condition.
B. Illustrate ways in which literature gives pleasure to its readers.
C. Illustrate ways in which literature attempts to instruct and correct human behavior.
II. Identify and explore universal themes, topics and patterns in works studied.
III. Analyze structural elements in literary works.
A. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of prose fiction.
B. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of poetry.
C. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of drama.
IV. Analyze cultural and historical contexts of literature and their contemporary relevance.
A. Identify and demonstrate the presence of basic cultural and historical contexts.
B. Analyze the function, significance, and contemporary relevance of basic cultural and historical contexts.
V. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Define the Function of Literature
A. Interpreting the human condition
B. Giving pleasure
C. Instructing and correcting human behavior
II. Illustrate Applicable and Relevant Universal Literary Themes and Patterns
III. Analyze Structural Elements of Prose Fiction
A. Plot
B. Theme
C. Imagery
D. Figurative Language
E. Character
F. Point of View and Irony
G. Tone and Voice
H. Setting
I. Symbolism
IV. Analyze Structural Elements of Poetry
A. Meter/Rhyme
B. Figurative Language
C. Stanzaic Forms
D. Allusion
E. Imagery
F. Speaker and Irony
G. Setting and Situation
H. Symbolism
V. Analyze Structural Elements of Drama
A. Character
B. Plot
C. Stagecraft
D. Theme
E. Imagery
F. Setting
G. Language
H. Symbolism
VI. Analyze the Cultural and Historical Contexts of Literature and their Contemporary Relevance as Appropriate
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FRCC |
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