ENGL 114 Introduction to Prose Fiction

School of University Arts and Sciences

ENGL 114 Introduction to Prose Fiction celebrates the human imagination. We will explore provocative ideas as expressed through contemporary short stories and novels. Students will further develop their ability to interpret texts, develop arguments, and write academic essays about those texts.

Prerequisites: ENGL 112 with a minimum grade of 75%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Establish personal aesthetics with regards to short stories and novels
  2. Develop a discipline of reading and writing that is sound and sustainable
  3. Develop a healthy practice of response, analysis, and critique
  4. Write thoughtfully about literature
  5. Identify significant themes and connections between literature and identity, race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic, and political issues

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.