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ENGL 303

Writing Literary Criticism

English College of Humanities

Course Description

Research and writing about literature, including disciplinary conventions and expectations.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

ENGL 303 should be taken before upper-division course work in the major and fulfills the GE Advanced Writing and Oral Communication requirement for English majors.

Title

Disciplinary Writing & Speaking

Learning Outcome

Develop competency in writing literary criticism for readers within the discipline. Develop productive and flexible individual and collaborative writing processes. Use multiple critical and contextual strategies to present literary criticism in a prepared, formal oral presentation.

Title

Research

Learning Outcome

Find and evaluate credible sources, integrate them purposefully to situate and advance literary analysis, and document these sources correctly.

Title

Reflection

Learning Outcome

Reflect on and articulate the value and adaptability of the competencies associated with writing literary criticism for personal, spiritual, professional, and public life.