ENGL 2413 - Special Topics in English

Description
Students will understand concepts and issues of theme, form, and motif in literary works about the designated topic. Students will improve in their abilities to read literary works carefully and critically and to write about literature correctly and cogently. Topics and content will vary from semester to semester.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of ENGL 1023 or ENGL 1023H with a grade greater than or equal to C.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On Demand

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand significant literary and cultural developments in the designated topic.
Student will achieve familiarity with the various literary techniques, forms, and ideas of the designated topic.
Student will complete a significant analytical writing component.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
Students can read selections at the college level.

Standard Practices
Topics List

Either chronological or genre/thematic structure which includes selected major literary pieces from the textbook

Learning Activities

Discussion of literary works
Group work
Short writing assignments

Assessments

Tests,
Papers,
Presentations,
Quizzes,
In-class and out-of-class writing

Grading guidelines

Instructors should assess student understanding of the genre / literature, critical thinking and analytical writing, ability to read as a writer