This course, taken with Integrated Language Support 2 (ENGL 1002), introduces students to poetry and drama. When warranted, lectures will provide background information. Additionally, students will plan, develop and write an original piece of research on an approved topic, respecting academic standards of presentation and documentation. In a seminar format, students will develop and present a set of stimulating discussion questions on a selected poem or play.
Prerequisites
ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1001 with a minimum grade of ‘C’, or equivalent.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Effective paraphrasing
- Summary writing and documentation
- Elements of poetry (plot, speaker, tone, setting, imagery, symbolism, figurative language, diction, and theme)
- Forms of poetry (stanzas, meter, rhyme, rhythm, and structure)
- Poetic traditions (narrative poems, dramatic poems, sonnets, carpe diem themes, odes and elegies)
- Elements of drama (characterization, plot and structure, tone, theme, stage directions, stages, sets, and setting)
- Analytical paragraph structures
- Quotations (choosing appropriate quotations for evidence, integrating quotations, and providing in-text citations)
- Structure of a research essay and documentation
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40901 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.