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Description Introduces students to the study of literature. Reinforces skills in the close reading of literary texts, expands understanding of genres as ways of structuring texts, hones writing skills and strengthens abilities to construct and deploy critical argument. Genres to be examined will include poetry, novels, short stories and plays, but may also include essays, diaries, biographies and collections of letters.
Learning Outcomes At the completion of this course, students will have reinforced their skills in the close reading of literary texts, have acquired expanded understanding of genres as ways of structuring texts, have honed their writing skills, and have strengthened their ability to construct and deploy critical argument. The emphasis is on understanding literary forms, and on gaining the theoretical background, necessary critical concepts and vocabulary required for any study of literature.
This course will encourage students:
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