Texts and Contexts II: Writing About Literature

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This course focuses on the development of increasingly sophisticated reading, writing, researching, and inquiry skills through the exploration of literary texts and their contexts. Students will practice close reading techniques, be introduced to key terms and concepts in literary study, and practice writing in a variety of academic and creative genres. The course is intended to foster greater appreciation for the power of literature and literary study as a foundation to all the liberal arts.