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Dakota College at Bottineau
Introduction to Literature (online)
Course Syllabus
Fall 2016 – August 22
nd
– December 11
th
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
Introduction to Literature (online): English 220
Three credit hours (3)
Course Description:
English 220: Introduction to Literature is a course which includes reading and discussion
of representative examples of poetry, drama, and fiction, with emphasis on the use of
common literary terminology. In the process, we will write well-constructed, sound,
analytical essays about literature.
Course Objectives:
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To read, study, evaluate, and appreciate literature (literary criticism)
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To analyze genres of fiction, drama, and poetry by examining their basic elements
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To analyze literature using a variety of critical approaches/lenses
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To discuss the interpretations of literature with others in various written formats
•
To examine human diversity as presented in literature
Instructor/Contact Information:
Instructor: John Hansen
Office: Virtual; by appointment
Office Phone: 319-572-6744
The best way to contact me is through e-mail at
john.p.hansen@dakotacollege.edu.I check
my e-mail several times throughout the day. If you do not receive a response within 24
hours, please resend your e-mail. You may also call me at 319-572-6744 -- please feel free to
leave a voicemail if I do not answer and I will promptly return your call.
Textbook:
Kennedy, X.J. and Dana Gioia.
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama,
and Writing
. 12
th
Portable Edition. New York: Pearson, 2012.