Interpret and analyze literary texts. Recognize particular qualities and techniques inherent in texts and display a good command of literariness discussions, presentations and writing assignments. Compare and contrast literary texts and writing a critique of a piece of literature. Show a good command of the poetic devices. Appraise writers’ creations and insights. Relate to human situations depicted in fiction. Develop a global perspective on art and life. Examine cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills. Read closely literary texts with a special focus on the textual, intellectual, moral, and aesthetic features on the relationships among the stylistic devices and structures of authors’ literary works. Apply conceptual and theoretical framework to conduct literary analysis and critical thinking and interpretation. Develop a global perspective on art and life. Identify the styles of literary schools and movements. Develop critical, creative, and technical writing skills. Read for enjoyment and expand the vocabulary. Recognize significant details in literary texts and cite evidence to prove a point. Apply variant literary theories to tackle various literary texts and various relevant discourses.
Humanities Department
Barnet, S., Berman, M., & Burto, W. (1963). An introduction to literature: Fiction-poetry-drama (Eight edition) (No. na). Little, Brown and Company.
content serial | Description |
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1 | Literature and the Elements of a Short Story |
2 | Stories and Meanings: Plot, Character, Theme |
3 | Elements of Poetry |
4 | Narrative Point of View, Allegory, Imagery, and Symbolism |
5 | Film as a Medium, Themes, Rhythm & Versification |
6 | Short Fiction, Two Poets in Depth |
7 | 7th Week Assessment |
8 | The Play in Performance: Tragedy, Plot, Conflict, Characters |
9 | Plays: pt.1: Sophocles, Oedipus the King / Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman, Reading & Analysis |
10 | Plays pt. 2: Sophocles, Oedipus the King / Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman |
11 | Plays pt.3: Sophocles, Oedipus the King / Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman |
12 | 12th Week Assessment (Quiz/Project) |
13 | Critical Perspectives |
14 | Reviewing Literary Terms |
15 | Revision |
16 | Final Exam |
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