ENG 170: Introduction to Literature: Short Story and Novel

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Students explore short stories and the novel as they provide blueprints for living, self-discovery, and recreation. Students will be introduced to the elements of fiction, various literary genres and their cultural and historical contexts. They will practice using literary terms in interpreting a variety of texts across genre and mode, in writing and discussion. Students will be expected to analyze fiction critically in class discussions and through formal and informal writings. Specially designated sections of the course may be devoted to special topics such as mystery, war, westerns, women's issues, and popular fiction.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered online offered in the daytimeoffered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered online offered in the daytimeoffered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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