ENG 104Z Introduction to Fiction

The study of fiction invites us to enter imaginative narratives and confront the challenges of being human. English 104Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of fiction, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading fiction can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of fiction, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate how culture and context shape literary texts and how literature contributes to understandings of ourselves and the world

2. Identify how literary devices and various formal elements contribute meaning to a text

3. Build interpretations based on relevant evidence