Introduction to Literary Texts

Description

Interpret and analyze literary texts. Recognize particular qualities and techniques inherent in texts and display a good command of literariness discussions, presentations and writing assignments. Compare and contrast literary texts and writing a critique of a piece of literature. Show a good command of the poetic devices. Appraise writers’ creations and insights. Relate to human situations depicted in fiction. Develop a global perspective on art and life. Examine cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills. Read closely literary texts with a special focus on the textual, intellectual, moral, and aesthetic features on the relationships among the stylistic devices and structures of authors’ literary works. Apply conceptual and theoretical framework to conduct literary analysis and critical thinking and interpretation. Develop a global perspective on art and life. Identify the styles of literary schools and movements. Develop critical, creative, and technical writing skills. Read for enjoyment and expand the vocabulary. Recognize significant details in literary texts and cite evidence to prove a point. Apply variant literary theories to tackle various literary texts and various relevant discourses.

Program

Humanities Department

Objectives

• This course is intended to provide students with introductory preparation for basic studies in literature and will enable students to think critically, creatively, and comparatively about literature in English. Students will be able to understand, evaluate, and apply a range of critical ideas and theories relevant to textual criticism. They will also be able to develop a critical understanding of the defining characteristics of key literary genres (prose fiction, poetry, and drama) and literary periods.