These fundamentals allow students to effectively identify, retrieve, and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Course is designed to support students' academic, professional, and personal goals. ENGL 110 Reading Poetry 5 CR Introduces the style, structure, and techniques of poetry. Students read, analyze, and interpret works of major poets. ENGL 111 Reading Drama 5 CR Introduces drama as literature, emphasizing conventions, styles, and techniques.
Students read, analyze, and interpret works of traditional and modern playwrights.
Reading Fiction 5 CR Introduces fiction through short stories and one or more novels. Students learn close reading techniques and analyze the qualities of fictional literature. The Film as Literature 5 CR Introduces the critical study of the motion picture as an expressive medium comparable to literary art. Students focus on cultural tradition and values. 2 CR Students work individually under supervision of lab staff to strengthen skills that enhance the ability to read critically.