ENGL 1001 - Literature and Composition I

Course Description

This course introduces short stories and the novel through examples of the genres drawn primarily from the twentieth century. The course is not a chronological or historical survey of literature. Instead, it examines the general characteristics of fiction by focusing on short stories and a novel. This course also provides a review of basic grammar, punctuation, and instruction in composing critical essays. ENGL 1011 (Literature and Composition II) is the continuation of ENGL 1001 and focuses on drama and poetry.

Learning outcomes

• Identify and correct faults in sentences and paragraphs.
• Describe the components and basic structure of a short story and novel using specific examples from works studied in the course.
• Identify and discuss the literary patterns in a short story or novel.
• Read prose literature beyond the factual or literal level, for example, on a metaphorical level that reveals the human condition.
• Write coherent and focused critical essays on literary texts and topics. Apply analytical techniques in a critical essay.
• Apply analytical techniques in a critical essay.

Course topics

• Module 1: Introduction to Short Stories
• Module 2: Characterization
• Module 3: Setting
• Module 4: Plot
• Module 5: Point of View
• Module 6: Style
• Module 7: Theme

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Sarah Norton & Brian Green. (2021). The Bare Essentials (10^th ed.) Nelson Education Ltd. 
  Type: e-Textbook. ISBN: 9781774128756

Note: This item can be purchased directly from Campus eBookstore via Wolfie's Campus Store. 

• R.V. Cassill et al. (2015). The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction. (8^th ed.) W.W. Norton & Co.
  Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780393937756
• Austen, Jane. New York: Norton & Co. (2016). Pride and Prejudice, A Norton Critical Edition. (4^th ed.) Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780393264883 

Note: The above two items can be purchased as a bundle (ISBN: 9780393626414) through the Wolfie's Campus Store.

• For Print Students the study guide, assignment file, course guide, and readings are individual files.

Note: The above print files can be purchased through the Wolfie's Campus Store

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Prerequisites

• English 12 or equivalent

Exclusions

This course satisfies the first half of the introductory English literature and composition requirement of TRU-OL degrees. Students with credit for ENGL 1021 or ENGL 1019 may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ENGL 1001 may not take ENGL 1061 or ENGL 1999 for further credit in some programs.

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