Reading and Writing about Literature

Overview

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Learn to critically analyze literary works from fiction and poetry to drama and non-fiction by applying an array of interpretive strategies and key terminology. This course explores the essence of literature itself and provides a framework for identifying the nuanced meanings within different literary forms. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize the critical strategies and literary tools used to interpret the meaning of complex literary works.

Syllabus

Reading and Writing about Literature

This course will center on exploring literature, encompassing reading and writing about literary works. In this course, we will delve into the essence of "literature" itself, alongside an array of critical strategies for interpreting the works of literature. We will also explore the diverse forms of literature, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, the tools to uncover the nuanced meanings within these literary works, and critical literary terminology.