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Introduction to Literature
Course: ENH110

First Term: 2025 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, autobiographical fiction, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Analyze the impact of the setting and point of view in a work of fiction. (I)
2. Describe the way an author develops characterization in a work of fiction. (I)
3. Analyze how an author’s gender identity and/or ethnic or cultural background influences the development of his or her work. (I, II, III)
4. Differentiate between plot and theme in a work of fiction. (I)
5. Differentiate between a subject and a theme in a poem. (II)
6. Identify the most common poetic devices. (II)
7. Analyze examples of symbolism in fiction, poetry, and drama. (I, II, III)
8. Identify the major types of plays. (III)
9. Interpret a poem, a short story, and a play through oral and/or written discourse using literary criticism as a basis. (II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Fiction
   A. Setting
   B. Plot
   C. Character
   D. Point of view
   E. Theme
   F. Symbols and figurative language
   G. Styles
   H. Interpretation
      1. Gender identity
      2. Marxist
      3. Historical
      4. Ethnic identity
      5. Cultural identity
II. Poetry
   A. Types
   B. Forms
      1. Traditional verse
      2. Blank verse
      3. Free verse
   C. Poetic language
      1. Sound
      2. Imagery
      3. Figurative language
      4. Symbolism
   D. Interpretation
      1. Gender identity
      2. Marxist
      3. Historical
      4. Ethnic identity
      5. Cultural identity
III. Drama
   A. Types
      1. Tragedy
      2. Comedy
   B. Dramatic structure
   C. Characterization
   D. Interpretation
      1. Gender identity
      2. Marxist
      3. Historical
      4. Ethnic identity
      5. Cultural identity
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 29, 2024

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