Course Snapshot for LIT115 - Introduction to Literature

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

1. Define the functions of literature.
   1. Illustrate ways in which literature interprets the human condition.
   2. Illustrate ways in which literature gives pleasure to its readers.
   3. Illustrate ways in which literature attempts to instruct and correct human behavior.
2. Identify and explore universal themes, topics and patterns in works studied.
3. Analyze structural elements in literary works.
   1. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of prose fiction.
   2. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of poetry.
   3. Identify and demonstrate the use of basic structural elements of drama.
4. Analyze cultural and historical contexts of literature and their contemporary relevance.
   1. Identify and demonstrate the presence of basic cultural and historical contexts.
   2. Analyze the function, significance, and contemporary relevance of basic cultural and historical contexts.
5. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Define the functions of literature.	A1, A2, A3
2	Describe ways in which literature interprets the human condition.	A1
3	Discuss ways in which literature gives pleasure to its readers.	A2
4	Explore ways in which literature attempts to instruct and correct human behavior.	A3, E
5	Identify universal themes, topics and patterns in the context of the novel, "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka.	A1, D1, D2
6	Review MLA Style	C, E

Module 2

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Analyze structural elements of prose fiction through reading a selection of short stories that are geographically and historically diverse.	A1, D1, E
2	Interpret applicable and relevant universal literary themes and patterns through reading a selection of short stories that are geographically and historically diverse.	B, D2
3	Appraise structural elements of prose fiction in Kafka's "The Metamorphosis."	C1

Module 3

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Analyze structural elements of poetry through reading a selection of poems that are geographically and historically diverse.	A1, D1, E
2	Interpret applicable and relevant universal literary themes and patterns through reading a selection of poems that are geographically and historically diverse.	B, D2
3	Appraise structural elements of poetry in Kafka’s "The Metamorphosis."	C2

Module 4

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Analyze structural elements of drama through reading a selection from contemporary drama.	A1, D1, E
2	Interpret applicable and relevant universal literary themes and patterns through reading a selection from contemporary drama.	B, D2
3	Appraise structural elements of drama in Kafka's "The Metamorphosis."	C3

Module 5

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Analyze the cultural contexts of literature.	D1, D2, E
2	Analyze the historical contexts of literature.	D1, D2, E
3	Analyze the contemporary relevance of literature.	D1, D2, E
4	Construct a final project that critically reflects the function, structure, and relevance of “The Metamorphosis” as classic and contemporary literature.	A1, A2, A3, C1, D1, D2
5	Students will create their final written project using a word-processing tool and successfully attach and submit their assignment through the online course's Learning Management System's assignment upload tool.	E

 

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours

Course Credit Hours	Course Format (Duration)	Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course	Course Activity Hours	Student Learning Hours Per Week
3	15 Weeks	-	135	8.5 to 9.5
3	10 Weeks	1.5x faster	135	12.5 to 14.5
3	6 Weeks	2.5x faster	135	21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading

Assignment	Points	%
Discussions (10 @ 30 points each)	300	30%
Workshops (4 @ 100 points each)	400	40%
Final Project Proposal (1 @ 100 points each)	100	10%
Final Project: Critical Analysis Essay (1 @ 200 points each)	200	20%
TOTAL	1000	100%

 

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