This course develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills beyond the level achieved in English 101 and requires the writing of a minimum of 10,000 words in essays and a research paper throughout the semester. It emphasizes logical reasoning, analysis, and strategies of argumentation using literature and literary criticism. Evaluations of texts reveal the multicultural/global aspects of our society, which include traditional and contemporary forms in fiction, poetry, essays, and drama.
Writing Prompt
Identify one or more themes that connect at least three works of literature (short story, poetry, and/or theater) that were part of the homework, discussed in class, or independently read contemporaneously with this course. Use this theme to craft a thesis that 1. makes an assertion about the theme, and 2. subdivides the essay into at least two sections. Support the thesis with appropriate evidence.
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eBooks
Key Concepts in Literary Theory
by Wolfreys, Womack, and Robbins
2014
An Introduction to Critical Theory
by Jennifer Rich
2007
Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction
by Stephen Eric Bronner
2011
Literary Movements for Students: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Literary Movements
ed. Ira Mark Milne
2009
MLA Handbook by 
Texts and Contexts by 
Effective Academic Writing by 
How to Read Literature by