ENGL-111 - Introduction to Modern Fiction - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course introduces learners to the study of Western and Indigenous literature by exploring a variety of genres such as short fiction, poetry, drama, and the novel. Learners develop critical reading skills to both analyze and write literary interpretations of literary texts. Emphasizing the processes of close reading, literary analysis, and writing cogent literary interpretative essays, the course encourages learners to engage with diverse perspectives and various literary techniques and styles of writing, which are used by writers to convey a range of topical issues, such as culture, discrimination, gender, childhood, and politics. Learners critically examine literature, formulate thoughtful questions, and develop interpretations through verbal and written assessments.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Associate of Arts Degree- First Nations Studies - Year 1
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Prerequisites : ENGL 110, or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
Refining Writing Skills
respond in writing to meanings and values encountered in selected literary readings;
write formal library essays that support a position in relation to selected readings; and
write a comprehensive essay that incorporates various resources and adheres to the MLA standard of format and documentation.
Refining Reading Skills
read a variety of modern First Nations fiction (including drama);
recognize the author's use and development of key concepts including characterization, setting, themes, plot, narrative point of view and use of images; and
formulate generalization about key concepts in selected reading; and answer questions verbally and in writing to indicate comprehension of selected readings.
Refining Research Skills
find and use a variety of sources (both primary and secondary) to support the student's interpretations of selected writings; and
paraphrase, synthesize and summarize selected readings, essays and literary passages or works.
Refining Verbal Skills
formulate a verbal presentation;
refine and practice verbal presentations;
choose subject materials and decide upon setting and tools for verbal presentations;
overcome barriers to verbal presentations; and
deliver a verbal presentation.
Building Critical Thinking Skills
draw defensible conclusions related to the key concepts of this course from information found in selected sources and readings; and
comprehend, develop and use key concepts and generalizations.
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Text and Materials:
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Dependent upon Instructor and Course Parameters set above. Material must be primarily of First Nations origin:
Texts might include:
Daniel David Moses, An Anthology of Canada Native Literature in English.
Drew Hayden Taylor¡¦s, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth.
Lee Maracles¡¦s Ravensong.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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