Lecture: 2 hours/week; Seminar 2 hours/week
or
Hybrid: 2 hours/week in class; 2 hours/week online
or
Fully online
Some or all of the following methods will be used:
- Lecture/discussion
- Group work
- Peer review
- Instructor feedback on students’ work
- Individual consultation
All first-year English literature courses share the following features:
- Students are instructed in the writing of analytical essays on literary subjects.
- Students are taught to recognize and understand a variety of literary devices and textual elements, such as metaphor, symbolism, distinctions between author and narrator/narrating persona, and issues of language and of structure, as appropriate to the genres and texts studied.
- Readings and topics vary among sections of the same course, according to each instructor’s selection; however, all course materials are consistent with the objectives/outcomes for this course.
In English 1106, students will read both novels and short stories in a variety of genres.
Upon completion of any first-year English literature course, the successful student should be able to
- read analytically and reflectively with attention to the subtleties of language;
- recognize and understand literary devices;
- practice writing as a process involving pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing;
- write an essay of literary analysis that develops an argumentative thesis supported by appropriate, correctly integrated and cited evidence; and
- give and receive constructive criticism on written work.
Upon completion of 1106, the successful student should also be able to
- recognize different strategies of narrative development in fiction;
- discuss elements of fiction, such as plot, setting, character, and point-of-view;
- understand the features and concepts of genre in fiction; and
- identify and define the interpretive elements of themes in fiction.
The course evaluation is consistent with the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Evaluation Policy.
- A minimum of two formal academic essays, with a combined value of at least 40% of the course grade.
- A minimum of 80% of the course grade will be based on writing assignments such as essays, essay-based exams, journals and paragraphs. A maximum of 20% of the course grade may be based on informal writing such as quizzes and short answer tests, and/or non writing-intensive assignments such as oral reports, presentations, participation and preparation.
A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Sample Reading List A:
- The Norton Anthology of Shorter Fiction
- Shelley, Frankenstein
- Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five
- Robinson, Monkey Beach
Sample Reading List B:
- Contemporary Women's Short Stories: An Anthology
- Austen, Pride and Prejudice
- Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
- Vermette, The Break
Any College entrance Language Proficiency Requirement with the exceptions of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Course Options in ELLA or ENGU and the assessments listed below. These require the specified higher standard for entry into CMNS, CRWR and ENGL courses.
• a minimum grade of C- in ELLA 0460, or a minimum grade of C- in both ELLA 0465 and 0475, OR
• a minimum grade of C- in ENGU 0450 or ENGU 0455 or ENGU 0490, OR
• Mastery in ELLA 0330 and any two of ELLA 0310, 0320, or 0340, OR
• TOEFL overall score of 83 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, OR
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0; for individual bands below 6.0:
• if in Speaking, ELLA 0210 required
• if in Reading or Listening, ELLA 0220 required
• if in Writing, ELLA 0230 and ELLA 0240 required
OR
• CLB score of 8, OR
• CEFR level B2+, OR
• CAEL minimum overall and essay score of 70 (computer or paper based), OR
• recognized equivalent or exemption.
In combination with another 1100-level English or CRWR course (as per College calendar requirements), this course may serve as a prerequisite for any 2nd year English course.