EN 276 - Foundations of Literary Art

Credit Hours: 3

A historical look at major literary periods, focusing on the relationship between literary text, author, reader and the world at large. The student will use literary theory and criticism to examine how history shaped literary periods and how literary periods shaped history. Several essays and a project will be required.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

identify basic elements of major literary periods;
compare and contrast periods and discuss the historical and cultural significance through essays and class discussion;
apply literary theories to specific works of literature, using critical thinking skills and logical analysis;
locate valid scholarly sources for literary research, and synthesize the material into a coherent argument in the form of an essay and oral and visual presentation; and
produce a scholarly argument that contains valid research.

F/S (C,N,S)