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 following:
1. Be able to identify literary elements and techniques used in poetry.
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 semiconductors 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 instrumentor-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, ed. Kelly J. Mays.