Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha & Number:
ENG 256
Course Title:
Types of Literature
Number of credits:
3
Date of Outline:
March 30, 2004
2. Course Description:
Studies, analyzes, and critiques major works of European
and American drama, biography, and poetry.
3. Contact Hours/Type:
3 hours/Lecture
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 a variety of dramas, biographies, and poetry.
ENG 256 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 256 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 – 7 weeks:
Drama (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
3 – 7 weeks:
Biography (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
3 – 7 weeks:
Poetry (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:
Kirszner, Laurie and Stephen R. Mandell. Literature: Reading, Reacting,
Writing. 5th ed. Boston: 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
9. 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 Journal/Notebook
Quizzes, Exercises, Daily Assignments
Portfolio Collection (including major papers)
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
10. 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:
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large group lecture;
small group activities;
in-class exercises;
class or small-group discussion;
peer presentations;
computer, website, or video presentations and research;
audio, visual, or computer presentations;
student presentations and activities, individual or group;
other learning experiences, such as collaborative, service, and experiential;
guest lectures;
research;
one-to-one consultation and conferences;
peer editing of written work;
WebCT.