Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0157
Organization's ID:
ENG115
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Literature
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop students' critical thinking, reading and writing skills through the analysis of the main genres of literature, poetry, fiction and drama, and themes and forms of literature.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use new vocabulary to discuss, write about, and understand literature
  • Explain the characteristics of several genres, including the short story, poetry, drama, and the essay
  • Discuss the relationship between literature and life
  • Read more effectively for both knowledge and enjoyment

General Topics:

  • Lesson: fiction
  • Lesson 2: poetry: lesson 3: drama
  • Lesson 4: critical writing and thinking
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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