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COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Lit 203 Introduction to Literature Prerequisite: Engl 113. The goal of this course is to introduce students to a variety of literary styles or genres and to increase reading and analytical skills necessary in the study of literature. A variety of literary genres will be studied including poetry, drama, short fiction, and the novel. It is expected that the classic literary devices of plot, character, setting, theme, etc. are taught in this course. 3 credits
Goals: The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic literary devices,  literary styles and genres.
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Reinforce overall understanding of national literary identity in comparison and contrast with individual and collective [NAME] culture. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Practice information retrieval skills. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to the four major literary genres (drama,fiction,nonfiction,poetry). | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to a basic vocabulary of  literature (literary terms and devices). | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to the primary literary devices of drama. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to the major elements of fiction. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to the  essential elements of nonficiton. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
Introduced to the fundamentals of poetry. | Quizzes                                        Weekly Assignments                                                             Exams | 70 % students pass quizzes                                   70% students pass exams                                              Pass weekly assignments | revise quizzes                    revise exams                         revise weekly assignments
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Spring 2011 | Syllabus Reviewed --Mainly looked to see that all sections on checklist were present.  Scheduled to review content during the Fall 2011 semester.
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