Writing About Literature

Catalog description

English 104 develops a student’s critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. The readings for the course reflect the diversity of writers and perspectives. Through a variety of essays, students will demonstrate their understanding of a variety of literary devices and their ability to write persuasively about literature. Not only will students improve their ability to analyze and write about literature, but they will also increase their understanding of the world and its people. Students will complete five essays totaling at least 8,000 words.