？ 1. compare the conventions of drama with those of fiction and poetry,
？ 2. understand the basic elements of Western drama,
？ 3. read, analyze and respond to Western drama, and
？ 4. express well-supported ideas about drama, both orally and in writing

? 1. compare the conventions of drama with those of fiction and poetry,
? 2. understand the basic elements of Western drama,
? 3. read, analyze and respond to Western drama, and
? 4. express well-supported ideas about drama, both orally and in writing

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.

Materials: The Norton Introduction to Literature, Kelly, J. Mays, Norton, 2013

Materials: The Norton Introduction to Literature, Kelly, J. Mays, Norton, 2013