ENGL 0601: Introduction to Literature
This course introduces Canadian writers and the different forms of fiction. Students learn to think critically about literature. Grade 12 English equivalency.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Comprehend and respond to literature and informational text effectively and efficiently.
- Critique and discuss the style and substance of novels, using a range of means of literary analysis.
- Critique and discuss short stories in appropriate terms, including plot development, characterization, conflict, symbolism, theme, setting, and many aspects of style.
- Critique and discuss poetry in appropriate terms, including rhythm and imagery.
- Critique and discuss drama, including film drama, in appropriate terms that relate drama to other kinds of literature.
- Compare and contrast literary works and genres.
- Create well-developed essays to express critical insight.
- Create original compositions.
- Identify and correct English errors in your written work.
- Document sources of information.
- Use oral/aural communication, cooperative communication, media information, and computers to enhance your learning.
Course topics
- Module 1: Studying Literature
- Module 2: The Novel
- Module 3: Poetry
- Module 4: Short Stories
- Module 5: Film Drama
- Module 6: Fluent Analysis
Required text and materials
- King, Thomas. Medicine River. Toronto: Penguin Canada, 2014.
Type: Novel. ISBN: 978-0-14-319114-8
- Davies, Richard, and Jerry Wowk, eds. Inside Stories III. Toronto: Harcourt Canada,
2002.
Type: Anthology. ISBN: 0-7747-1514-6
- Davies, Richard, and Jerry Wowk, eds. Inside Poetry. 2nd ed. Toronto: Harcourt Canada,
2002.
Type: Anthology. ISBN: 0-7747-1513-8
- Donaldson, Chelsea. Canadian Student Writer's Guide. Toronto: Gage Canada,
2000.
Type: Reference ISBN: 0771513186
Note: The final exam is an open book exam. However, no digital or electronic resources will be permitted.
Additional requirements
A computer with Internet is required this course.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% on the final mandatory exam.
| Assignment 1 | 5% |
| Assignment 2 | 14% |
| Assignment 3 | 14% |
| Assignment 4 | 14% |
| Assignment 5 | 14% |
| Assignment 6 | 9% |
| Final Exam * | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
* Mandatory
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
