COURSE DESCRIPTION
EN222 introduces students to the study of literature, developing essential skills in critical thinking, textual analysis, and composing in multiple modalities. Through an investigation of literary genres and/or movements, students will also explore a variety of cultural and/or historical contexts, expanding students’ engagement with, understanding of, and respect for the diverse human experience.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS (all books bundled at CMU bookstore; e-texts available)
Butler, Octavia. Kindred. Beacon. 9780807083697
Kelly, Joseph. The Seagull Book of Literature. 4th ed. Norton 978-0393631692
Ng, Celeste. Everything I Never Told You. Penguin. 9780143127550
Textbooks are required for the course. All textbooks will be available to be checked out from the circulation desk at Smiley Library for a maximum of four hours.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Students will explore how literature reflects and/or critiques cultural values & historical contexts.
Students will investigate literary genres and/or movements.
Students will engage with, analyze, and interpret literature.
Students will compose effective texts in multiple modalities.