In this course, students will learn how to read, analyze, respond to, and interpret various literary genres through the use of literary terminology and concepts. Students will read a wide range of literary works from diverse times and places and be introduced to critical methods that will assist in their literary analyses. In addition, students will learn how to write critical essays that synthesize ideas presented through literature. The purpose of this class is to help students appreciate literature as well as to think critically about that literature. Prerequisite: ENG 11203 with a grade of C or better. Class may be taken concurrently with ENG 11203.

Offered Fall, Spring for 3 Semester hours.