Introduction to Literature
3 credits | Fully Online | Self-Paced (28 days–6 months)
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the study of literature through close reading, critical analysis, and discussion of major literary genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will explore how literary texts reflect and shape human experience, culture, and historical contexts.
Emphasis is placed on developing interpretive skills, understanding key literary terms and techniques, and engaging with diverse voices from different periods and traditions.
$530 (Includes registration, textbook, and technology fees)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and explain key literary genres, forms, and elements such as plot, character, theme, imagery, symbolism, and point of view.
Analyze literary texts through close reading and apply appropriate critical vocabulary and concepts.
Interpret literature within its cultural, historical, and social contexts.
Compare and contrast texts from different authors, genres, and time periods.
Develop coherent, well-supported arguments about literary works in both written essays and online discussions.
Demonstrate increased appreciation for literature as a form of artistic and cultural expression.
