Community Engaged Literature

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This course provides students with meaningful application of content presented and learned through literature. This is achieved via hands-on engagement experience with local community organizations and completion of a relevant project. In-depth reading of diverse literature relevant to the community and/or partner organization scaffolds and strengthens the engagement project. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HONR 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Frame significant research questions and formulate research strategies relevant to the course topic. 2. Arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the course issue, synthesizing information drawn from course literature and the partner organization. 3. Understand and appeal to target audiences, collaborating with classmates and/or partners to generate relevant products. 4. Identify how course texts represent subjects and/or distribute power. 5. Articulate the cultural and/or community biases and rules illustrated in the course texts. View Class Schedule