Course title
Introduction to LiteraturePre-requisite
Composition ICourse description
Introduction to Literature focuses on the art of fiction; drama; and poetry. Students closely examine literature that challenges and enlightens. Engagement with these works stimulate independent; analytical thinking that is shared through writing and discussion. Students will:
†∑†Effectively analyze literature from various genres.∑†Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and their many forms.∑†Explain literature in its historical and cultural context.∑†Analyze fiction through the elements of character; setting; plot; point of view;
††symbols; and theme.∑†Analyze drama by dissecting it into the elements of character; setting; plot; dialogue;
theme; and staging.∑†Analyze poetry through the poetic devices of form; sound; imagery; symbolism; tone;
and theme.∑†Compare and contrast literature within and across genres.
COMMENT: This is a concurrent enrollment course. In addition to high school credit; students will earn 3 college credits at NICC. Contact your school counselor and/or the admissions office of the postsecondary institution you plan to attend for more information on the transferability of the credits.
School country
United StatesSchool state
IowaSchool / district Address
N/ASchool zip code
N/ARequested competency code
EnglishDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- ENGL
- 4 years of English