Upon completion of this course, students are expected to do the followings:
1. Be able to identify literary elements and techniques used in poems.
2. Be able to read a poem analytically (do close reading).
3. Be able to differentiate a strong reading of a poem based on textual evidence from a weak reading of a poem based on personal opinions.Upon completion of this course, students are expected to do the followings:
1. Be able to identify literary elements and techniques used in poems.
2. Be able to read a poem analytically (do close reading).
3. Be able to differentiate a strong reading of a poem based on textual evidence from a weak reading of a poem based on personal opinions.
To introduce three major western literary genres （fiction, poetry, drama） over a 3-semester course, and to strengthen students in reading, analyzing, and discussing works of literature from a discerning and critical standpoint.
In each of three semesters students are introduced to both representative and non-traditional texts in fiction, poetry and drama respectively. Students read closely, think critically, and evaluate texts chosen to elucidate critical ideas introduced in class. Class meetings include instructor-led textual examination, student-generated discussion, and individual or group presentations of selected works.
To introduce three major western literary genres (fiction, poetry, drama) over a 3-semester course, and to strengthen students in reading, analyzing, and discussing works of literature from a discerning and critical standpoint.
In each of three semesters students are introduced to both representative and non-traditional texts in fiction, poetry and drama respectively. Students read closely, think critically, and evaluate texts chosen to elucidate critical ideas introduced in class. Class meetings include instructor-led textual examination, student-generated discussion, and individual or group presentations of selected works.
The Norton Introduction to Literature: Shorter, 11th Edition, ed. Kelly J. Mays.
the Norton Introduction to literature: shorter, 11TH edition, quotation. Kelly J. Mays.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance, Participation, and Pop QuizzesAttendance, Participation, and Pop Quizzes attendance, participation, and pop quizzes |
40 | |
| Mid-term Exam.Mid-term Exam. mid-term exam. |
30 | |
| Final Exam.Final Exam. final exam. |
30 |
