Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills

Catalog description

2500. 3 hours (3;0;0). Prepares majors to understand literature and to articulate their understanding in essays supported by carefully analyzed evidence from assigned works. Covers basic critical vocabulary, the major literary genres (poetry, drama, fiction), and the conventions that govern these genres. Students learn to evaluate multiple interpretations of a text. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of freshman composition. Course Typically Offered: On demand.