ENGL 0601: Introduction to Literature
This course introduces Canadian writers and the different forms of fiction. Students learn to think critically about literature in this Grade 12 English equivalency course.
Learning outcomes
- 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
The following materials are required for this course:
- Hacker, Diana, and Nancy Sommers. (2022) A Canadian Writer’s Reference with APA 2020 and MLA 2021 Update. (7th ed.), Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-1-319-40003-3 - Hacker, Diana, and Nancy Sommers. (2019) Exercises for A Canadian Writer’s Reference. (7th ed.), Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-1-319-19184-9 - 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
Note: The final exam is an open book exam. However, no digital or electronic resources will be permitted.
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 mandatory final exam.
| Assignment 1: Studying Literature | 5% |
| Assignment 2: The Novel | 14% |
| Assignment 3: Poetry | 14% |
| Assignment 4: Short Stories | 14% |
| Assignment 5: Film Drama | 14% |
| Assignment 6: Fluent Analysis | 9% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
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.
