Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha & Number: ENG 255
Course Title: Types of Literature
Number of credits: 3
Date of Outline: March 2004
2. Course Description: Studies, analyzes, and critiques major European and American short stories and novels.
3. Contact Hours/Type: 3 hours lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites: ENG 100 with at least a C.
Co-requisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Approved by Date
5. General Course Objectives
Students will read, discuss, analyze, and write about various short stories and novels.
ENG 255 fulfills three of the 9 credits for the Humanities requirement for A.A. and three of the 12 credits for the Elective requirement for A.S. degree at Maui Community College. This course also fulfills the requirements for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa General Education, Diversification, Arts, Humanities, & Literatures (DL).
For detailed information on how ENG 255 focuses on the Maui Community College general education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. analyze works of literature using basic concepts and terminology of literary analysis;
b. write with an awareness of purpose and audience, using mla style documentation when appropriate;
c. identify, interpret, and discuss themes, metaphors, and symbols in works of literature;
d. support interpretations with examples that demonstrate careful textual analysis;
e. research and organize information from various sources to formulate, develop, and support ideas in essays and oral presentations;
f. discuss the development of the short story and novel;
g. revise, edit, and proofread essays for correctness, clarity, and effectiveness.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
3 – 10 weeks: Short Stories (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
3 – 10 weeks: Novels (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include:
Text:
Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing. by Edgar V. Roberts & Henry E. Jacobs. Upper Saddle River: Prentice-Hall, 2004.
Handbook:
The Writer’s Reference by Diana Hacker
Supplies: Recommended –
One (1) three-ring binder with dividers (notes, handouts, completed assignments, & journal)
Two (2) - DS/HD 360K 3 ½ “ diskettes and a hard cover case
Miscellaneous:
Handouts
Guest speakers
Internet sources
8. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Attendance and Participation
Class binder and Personal Notebook
Quizzes, Exercises, Daily Assignments
Portfolio Collection (including major papers)
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
9. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a. large group lecture
b. small group activities
c. in-class exercises
d. class or small-group discussion
e. peer presentations
f. computer, website, or video presentations and research
g. audio, visual, or computer presentations
h. student presentations and activities, individual or group
i. other learning experiences, such as collaborative, service, and experiential
j. guest lectures
k. research
l. one-to-one consultation and conferences
m. peer editing of written work
n. WebCT