English: British Literature I (A)

About ENGL 1112 A

Selected texts from the beginnings to the late 18th century. Explores periodization, genre, key terms and concepts through close reading and critical analysis. Fulfills major requirements; open to non-majors.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students

Section URL

ENGL 1112 A

Section Description

This 3-credit course serves as an introduction to the discipline of literary analysis, focusing on a selection of the canonical (and non-canonical) texts from the eighth to the eighteenth century. Students encounter representative authors, genres, and key concepts, theories, and terms from distinct sub-periods of early British literature. They are expected to use and strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills to better understand the readings and articulate their own interpretations.

Students will have opportunities to utilize and improve their argumentative writing skills. They are expected to show a high degree of commitment to a) their academic work and b) the class as a whole through full class participation and regular attendance. Students will meet the course objectives through constant practice in reading comprehension -demonstrated through discussions, papers and exams.

Section Expectation

This course fulfills the following Catamount Core Requirements: AH2—Literature

This course contributes to an understanding of genre, form, and literary traditions. Close readings combined with discussions involving critical thinking and application of new knowledge give students the important practice necessary to examine the transformation of culture, social structures, and identities.

Students completing a course fulfilling the AH2: Literature requirement will achieve at least two of the following outcomes:
• Learn to recognize selected forms, genres, and traditions of literary work.
• Practice the analysis of creative works, using methods appropriate to the form.
• Develop critical thinking skills needed to examine literary works as they relate to different aspects of society and history, including the examination of social structures, identities, practices and/or problems.

Evaluation

a) 5-page paper 20%
b) Two exams. [60% total; midterm and final exams]
The first part consists of objective short answers and identification of passages.
The second part consists of a hand-written essays (Notes allowed)

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