English 1907:  Introduction to Literature

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the modes and methods of literary study and interpretation. To accomplish this, we will focus on a variety of genres, or kinds, of literature: poetry, fiction (stories and novels), and plays. The course will introduce students to critical terms and concepts as well as methods of literary analysis and interpretation.

Requirements: .
Unannounced reading quizzes and in-class writing assignments. (30% of final grade)
Midterm exam scheduled in the course calendar. (30% of final grade)
Final exam. (40% of final grade)

Required Texts:

Joseph Conrad, The Secret Sharer and Other Stories
Emily Dickinson, Final Harvest
William Faulkner, Light in August
Henrik Ibsen, An Enemy of the People
James Joyce, Dubliners
John Keats, Lyric Poems
Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go
John Millington Synge, The Playboy of the Western World and Riders to the Sea

Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might effect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptations of methods, materials, or testing may be made to provide equitable participation.