COURSE TITLE:

Introduction to Literature: Poetry

COURSE HOURS PER WEEK:

COURSE NUMBER:

ENG 106

Lecture:

COURSE CREDITS:

4

Lec/Lab:

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

None

Lab:

Distinguish between connotation and denotation and demonstrate how the connotative language helps shape major points of a literary text (poem, story, play)

1. Various written work: e.g., journals, response papers, critical essays, creative written work, research reports
2. One of more of the following:
   • Attendance at a local speaker's event with a formal response to it.
   • Participation in class discussions.
   • Performance on quizzes and/or exams, which may include mid-term and/or final exams.
   • In-class participation such as reading. aloud in class.
   • Group work.
   • In-class presentations.

Demonstrate an ability to read works of poetry at both a literal and figurative level

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Use effective oral and written communication -- including at least one formal essay -- to express literary interpretations and evaluations -- developed independently and/or collaboratively

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Produce a significant amount of interpretive and analytical writing using well-selected textual and other evidence

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Utilize MLA, APA, or equivalent standard style sheet documentation when needed, and edited Standard American English

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Develop and be able to demonstrate a scholarly relationship to poetry, in both its intellectual and emotional aspects

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Understand and be able to define poetry.

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Understand and be able to apply poetic terms and devices such as voice, diction, word choice imagery, symbols, rhythm and meter, figures of speech.

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Develop and be able to demonstrate an awareness of the ways in which many types of human experience relate to poetry.

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Develop and be able to demonstrate an awareness of the special forms, issues, and values associated with poetry

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Develop and be able to demonstrate an awareness of many recognized poets from diverse backgrounds.

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