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Course Description Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature and practice various modes of writing. Topics include: reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature. The prerequisite for this course is a grade of "C" or better in ENG 191 or the equivalent. Competencies | Reading and Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama | | Structural Elements | Identify the structural elements of poetry, drama, the novel, and the short story. | | Ideas and Values | Examine the ideas and values in various literary works.
Identify different levels of literary effectiveness. | | Research | | Resource Use | Use bibliographic and periodical indexes, digests, and library cataloging system.
Access and select information from data banks such as GALILEO. | | Writing about Literature | | Theme Writing | Write well-organized themes based on literary readings.
Document Sources. | | Research Papers | Implement a designated research paper format.
Exhibit the ability to use research in a formal paper. | Required Textbooks / Materials - McMahan, E. Literature and the Writing Process. 6th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2001.
- Standard course materials should include the following: paper, pen, pencil, highlighter, computer disk, collegiate dictionary.
Evaluation and Grading 100-90 / A 89-80 / B 79-70 / C 69-65 / D Below 64 / F
Assignments are weighted as follows: Out of class work 25% - In class work 25%
- Other work 25%
- Final Exam 25%
Disabilities and Counseling Statement If there is a student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a disability, please feel free to come by my office and discuss this with me. Augusta Technical College has ADA coordinator/disability counselor services available to all students. Please contact the counseling and testing center for further details, 771-4067.
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