ENGL 248 - Introduction to Literary Studies

An introduction to college-level study of literature. This course explores a variety of texts from different genres. The course is designed to increase students’ skill and confidence in reading literature (especially the close reading of poetry and prose), to practice the interpretation of texts through representative contemporary critical methods, and to enhance students’ enjoyment of reading, discussing, and writing about literature. Open to all students. It, or an equivalent experience, is required of English majors and minors, and language arts composite majors.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring