EGL 101 - Introduction to the Study of Literature: Fiction

Course Units: 1

(Fall, Bracken, Burkett, Doyle, Heinegg, Lewin, Pease, Selley; Winter, Bracken, Kuhn, Pease, Troxell; Spring, Burkett, Heinegg, Kuhn, Sargent, Selley, Tuon) Students will explore fictional works from at least three cultures. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the art of narrative-on considering the ways stories get told and the reasons for telling them. Attention may be paid to such concerns as narrative point of view, storytelling strategies and character development, the relationship between oral and written narrative traditions, and narrative theory. Particular attention will be given to developing reading and writing skills. WAC, HUL Introductory courses are open to all students. No prerequisites. EGL 100, EGL 101 or EGL 102 is a prerequisite for all intermediate courses (unless otherwise noted).