This course has an assignment that is due the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

• Meyer, Michael, Ed. Literature to Go. Fourth Edition.  New York: MacMillan, 2019. ISBN 13: 978-1319195922

• Yang, Gene Luen. American Born Chinese. First Second, 2006. ISBN 9781596431522

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, student will also explore a variety of cultural and/or historical contexts, expanding students’ engagement with, understanding of, and respect for the diverse human experience.

1. Students will explore how literature reflects and/or critiques cultural values and historical contexts.
2. Students will investigate literary genres and/or movements.
3. Students will engage with, analyze, and interpret literature.
4. Students will compose effective texts in multiple modalities.