Metropolitan State University |
LIT 300 : Literary Analysis |
| A. Course Description |
| Credits: 3 |
| Prerequisites:
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WRIT 131 Writing I or have instructor's permission.
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| Lab Hours/ Weeks: |
Corequisites:
None
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| MnTC Goals:
Goal LS - Upper Division Liberal Studies , Goal 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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This course reviews key ideas from Literature 100 and introduces fundamentals of current literary theory. Students solidify their understanding of terms and concepts important to the study of literature; practice techniques of analyzing and interpreting poetry, prose and drama; and learn basic theoretical principles that explain how literary texts can be linked to issues in a culturally diverse community. This course is intended especially for students in the urban education program, but it is open to anyone prepared for upper-division study in literature.
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| B. Course Effective Dates:
08/24/2002 - 08/16/2004 08/17/2004 - 12/16/2006 12/17/2006 - Present
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| C. Outline of Major Content Areas: |
| See Course Description for major content areas. |
| D. Learning Outcomes (General) |
- Articulate responses to literary works that are substantial and clearly presented ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
- Conduct literary analysis that is responsive to details and to complexities of text and theme ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
- Interpret works from a variety of literary genres, applying biographical and/or cultural evidence as relevant ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
- Master the integration of literary evidence into the student¿s own writing, including standard formatting and citation practices ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
- Read and respond to literary works with intelligence and sensitivity ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
- Understand and apply literary terms, theoretical concepts, reading strategies, and analytical methods ¿ consistent with the analytical and expressive complexity and sophistication that are distinctly characteristic of upper-division courses at comprehensive universities.
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| E. Learning Outcomes (MN Transfer Curriculum) |
Goal LS - Upper Division Liberal Studies
None
Goal 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
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| G. Special Information |
Community Engagement
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