We will learn to
1. identify the elements of drama.
2. interpret drama through a critical analysis of its elements.
3. express our interpretation in speaking and writing.

We will learn to
1. identify the elements of drama.
2. interpret drama through a critical analysis of its elements.
3. express our interpretation in speaking and 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.

Mays, Kelly J., ed. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Shorter 11th ed. New York: Norton, 2013.
Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Ed. Alan Durband. Shakespeare Made Easy. New York: Barron’s, 1985.
Handouts will be provided for materials not in the textbook.

Mays, Kelly J., ed. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Shorter 11th ed. New York: Norton, 2013.
Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Ed. Alan Durband. Shakespeare Made Easy. New York: Barron’s, 1985.
Handouts will be provided for materials not in the textbook.