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ENGL 1200: Introduction to Literature
Effective date
September 2025
Department
UT Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This literature survey course introduces students to major literary forms: poetry, drama, and fiction.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ENGL 1100 with a minimum grade of 'C-', or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze three major genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction) in essay form using appropriate language and rhetorical patterns as well as accurate, specific, and sufficient supporting material for an academic audience and purpose
- Develop independent, informed literary analysis
- Produce clear and effective writing under time restrictions
- Use literary terminology appropriately
- Understand generic conventions
- Clearly analyze and explain literature
- Utilize concepts and vocabulary drawn from critical and literary theory
- Refer to context (authorial, historical, cultural) in analyses
- Deliver clear, well-researched oral presentations
- Demonstrate mastery of research skills and MLA documentation
- Discuss and analyze literature in a shared setting
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
The course uses a combination of lectures, multimedia presentations, group work, class discussion, and library research.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Essays |
|
Project |
10 |
Group presentations |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Research essay and MLA documentation |
|
Final Exam |
15 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Poetry: terminology, themes, analysis/explication (much of this material sets up for the study of other major genres)
- Critical theory
- Drama
- Research and MLA documentation review: annotated bibliography and research analysis
- Novel
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.