ENGL 254 - Literature for Elementary Education Majors

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
See Addenda to the 2023/2024 Catalog   for changes to this course effective Spring 2024

Literary texts from diverse cultures and historical periods will be examined in the context of either a common theme or a single literary genre. Representative works for British, American and world literature in translation will be used to practice techniques of close reading and to develop an understanding both of literary form and technique. Special attention will be given to the manner in which literature reflects the beliefs and values of its historical context. The student will learn various ways of talking and writing about literature. (Designed for non-English major elementary education students.) (CHUM; CWRT)