ENGH 201: Reading and Writing about Texts

ENGH 201-017: Reading and Writng About Texts
(Spring 2012)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Krug Hall 204

Section Information for Spring 2012

In this course, students learn practices in close analysis of literary texts across a number of genres. The class practices how to clarify and expound upon works through critical written interpretations of the readings. We read and discuss works; learn to construct arguments and theses; and write effective research papers on themes and issues in the literature. Authors include, but not limited to, Sherman Alexie, Martin L. King, Jr., Judy Grahn, Gwendolyn Brooks, Eudora Welty, and Frederick Douglass.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Close analysis of literary texts, including but not limited to poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasizes reading and writing exercises to develop basic interpretive skills. Examines figurative language, central ideas, relationship between structure and meaning, narrative point of view. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100-level English.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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