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William Karl Martin, PhD

Code
ELL 101
Name
Introduction to Literature
Semester
1
Lecture hours
3.00
Seminar hours
0.00
Laborator hours
0.00
Credits
3.00
ECTS
5.00
Description

An introduction to short story from British and American Literature and Novels. Analysis of use of setting, character and theme and voice in literature, with author and cultural studies background.

Objectives

To improve English written and reading skills. To improve analysis of literature. To become acquainted with various forms of British and American literature. To analyze literature structure, style and genre. To critically write on exams analysis of vocabulary, metaphor, style, meaning and prose.

Java
Tema
1
Introduction to the Course, Critical Thinking, How to write an essay
2
Literature, Theory and Criticism
3
What is Literature? Literary periods and Genres
4
Poetry – the Basics
5
Poetry – A Closer Look - Figurative Language
6
Poetry – Tone, Mood, Atmosphere
7
Drama - Introduction
8
Midterm Exam
9
Drama - Luigi Pirandello
10
Drama - Luigi Pirandello
11
Prose – the Basics
12
Prose – The Short Story and the Novel
13
Dickens – A Christmas Carol
14
Dickens – A Christmas Carol
15
Writing about literature. The literary essay.
16
Final Exam
1
Introduction to the genres and the writings of british and American Literature
2
Improve the spoken and written skills in English
3
Enhance their analytical skills , and promote their knowledge on the authors, characters and cultural backgrounds
Quantity Percentage Total percent
Midterms
1 20% 20%
Quizzes
1 10% 10%
Projects
0 0% 0%
Term projects
1 40% 40%
Laboratories
0 0% 0%
Class participation
0 0% 0%
Total term evaluation percent
70%
Final exam percent
30%
Total percent
100%
Quantity Duration (hours) Total (hours)
Course duration (including exam weeks)
16 3 48
Off class study hours
14 3 42
Duties
1 5 5
Midterms
1 14 14
Final exam
1 11 11
Other
0 0 0
Total workLoad
120
Total workload / 25 (hours)
4.80
ECTS
5.00