An extension of English 1010, this course is designed for all students wanting to continue improving their written communication skills. This course is a core requirement for students pursuing an Associate in Science or Arts degree. The course will teach writing of formal essays, including critical reading and writing, research, citation, and documentation of primary and secondary source material. The class will be taught through lectures, class discussions, and group process experiences. Assists students in forming their own critical approaches and responses to poems by exploring a variety of major critical theories.
Instructors employ a lecture and discussion format.
Completion of English 1010 highly recommended. This course will offer the student a comprehensive introduction to the literature of the American West including both historical and contemporary works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Instructional methods will include lecture, discussion, student presentations, and group projects. The course will focus on literature by primarily British and American women within the historical and cultural framework of their times. Lectures, videos, and class discussion, as well as some group work, will take place.