ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills

3 hours

Prepares prospective majors to understand literature and to articulate their understanding in essays supported by carefully analyzed evidence from assigned works. Covers basic critical vocabulary, the major literary genres (poetry, drama, fiction) and the conventions that govern these genres. Students learn to evaluate multiple interpretations of a text.

Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of freshman composition.

Prerequisite for admission to the English degree program. Pre-majors in English (PENG) only.