ENGL 112 Introduction to Poetry and Drama

School of University Arts and Sciences

ENGL 112 Poetry and Drama ask us to be in the moment. In English 112, we will reflect on both literary and cultural issues in ways relevant to our lives. Students will be guided in a close reading of poetic and dramatic texts, and the development of a literary vocabulary. Students will interpret texts, develop arguments, and write academic essays based on those texts.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a minimum of 73%, or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.

Corequisite: None

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits3.00
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. To establish personal aesthetics with regards to various forms of literature.
  2. To develop a discipline of reading and writing that is sound and sustainable.
  3. To develop a healthy practice of response, analysis, and critique.
  4. To write thoughtfully about literature.
  5. To identify significant themes and connections between literature and identity, race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic, and political issues.

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.