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.
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
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.
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