This class is an introductory study of the short story, drama, and poetry. It is designed to increase understanding and appreciation through analysis of representative writers.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.
Outcomes are in accordance with 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
The Introduction to Literature student will demonstrate a college-level ability to do the following:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complexity and diversity of human experience as expressed through literature.
- Analyze the interactions of reader and writer to discern meaning.
- Articulate the distinctive features of various genres.
- Apply modes of critical inquiry specific to the discipline.
- Compose thoughtful literary analysis using appropriate terminology and conventions.
This course is divided into three genres:
- Short Fiction
- Poetry
- Drama
Some of the more common are reading assignments, class discussion, on-line discussion, lecture, writing assignments, conferences, and examinations.
Students will write documented essays using MLA style to demonstrate their skills in critical analysis, explication, and interpretation.
- All available methods will be used as they fit the need.
- Multi-media and Internet resources
- Textbook
Outcome 1 & 2.
Students' ability to apply the elements of literature to determine a logical theme will be measured by classroom and on-line discussion, critical essays, and essay examinations.
Outcome 5.
Outcome 7. 1. Competency for Outcome 7 will be achieved by requiring interaction with readings and supplementary materials that go beyond the traditional canon to challenge students to explore the complete relationship between literature and the world'�s diverse cultures. Students'� knowledge and comprehension of diverse cultures will be measured by classroom discussion, essay examinations, and critical essays.
- Competency for Outcomes 1 and 2 will be achieved by requiring students to read short stories, poetry, and plays.
- Competency for Outcome 5 will be achieved by the same methods used to measure the first two outcomes with the addition of discussion and examination questions requiring students to demonstrate comprehension of the events and themes of literature as they occur across works and genres.
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