ENGL 321
The Study of Fiction
Catalog Entry
ENGL 321. The Study of Fiction
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112.
A study of fiction as a literary genre, with its own specific types and critical theories.
Note(s): Humanistic or Artistic Expression designated course.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course is intended to introduce students to fundamental components of narrative and to enhance their appreciation for the diversity of story types, styles, and traditions. Students will read a wide range of representative short stories and novels. In order to contextualize this primary material, secondary readings may include biographical, historical, and cultural sources.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
ENGL 321 uses a wide variety of instructional strategies which may include any number of the following: lecture; discussion; web-enhanced instruction; collaborative group work; oral presentations; group-led discussions; informal writing activities such as in-class focused writing assignments, responsive logs, discussion questions; film and other audio-visual resources related to literary works, authors, and relevant contexts; library instruction to reinforce students’ information literacy and knowledge of available resources; peer writing groups for feedback on drafts of essays; individual or group conferences with the instructor for feedback on drafts of essays.
Goals and Objectives of Course
The fundamental goal of this course is to enhance students’ understanding of and appreciation for works of fiction. To that end, students who have successfully completed this course will be able to:
Assessment Measures
ENGL 321 uses a variety of assessment measures, which may include a number of the following:
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
October, 2009
March 01, 2021