ENG 303 - Principles of English Studies

Description:
Provides critical reading and writing strategies necessary to studies in English; introduces the expectations and requirements of the major.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents.

Credits: (5)

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

Recognize and employ contemporary critical assumptions and methods used in literature classes.
Write formal and informal responses to literature that demonstrate engagement, reflective thought about the writer’s own assumptions, effective inquiry, and responsible interpretation.
Identify themes, patterns, and formal features in literary texts.
Employ the rhetoric of English Studies, including specialized vocabulary and appropriate evidence.
Demonstrate proficiency in literary research techniques and familiarity with library resources.
Demonstrate familiarity with English major and minor requirements and develop a plan for completing the major.