To increase understanding of imaginative literature. To develop an understanding of the genres of the short story, poem, drama, and novel, and their literary techniques and conventions. To analyze and discuss the ideas and themes of the genres. To develop the ability to explicate, analyze, discuss, and evaluate imaginative literature. Understanding of imaginative literature will develop as students practice explication and analytical skills through writing, speaking, and listening to and responding to lectures and to others' observations during discussions.
Student also learn from group student presentations.
Since students may still be deciding among tracks, discussions focus on the different tracks and options and possibilities so that students will fully understand the full scope of the department's programs. We also call on outside speakers for guest sessions on their specialties. To increase the enjoyment of reading short stories. To develop an understanding of the genre of the short story and its literary techniques and conventions. To analyze and discuss the ideas and themes of short stories.