ENGL 1102 Syllabus

Subject Code

ENGL

Course Number

1102

Course Title

Literature and Composition

Prerequisites

ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

None

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

This course emphasizes students' ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.

Course Outcomes

Reading and Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

• Identify the structural elements of poetry, drama, the novel, and the short story.
• Examine the ideas and values in various literary works in historical and philosophical context.

Research

• Use print and electronic references.
• Access and select information from GALILEO and other databases.

Writing About Literature

• Write well-organized essays based on literary readings.
• Document resources.
• Implement a designated research paper format.
• Use research in a formal paper with formatting and documentation style appropriate for audience and subject.