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LIT 100 Introduction to Literature

This course introduces students to methods of literary analysis and prepares them for further study in university literature courses. Taking a practical, common-sense approach, the course teaches how to pay attention to a text in order to become a better and more appreciative reader of poetry, drama, short stories and novels.
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Discuss and write about theme and form in a text at an introductory level.
  • Know analytical methods and reading strategies well enough to develop interpretations of works from different literary genres at an introductory level.
  • Understand basic concepts and terms of literary interpretation and analysis.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts

  • Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
  • Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
  • Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
  • Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
  • Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Introduction to Literature Kae, Julie Books for LIT-100-01 Spring 2025 Course details for LIT-100-01 Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Introduction to Literature Khalfani, Melvina Samhar Books for LIT-100-50 Summer 2025 Course details for LIT-100-50 Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Introduction to Literature Khalfani, Melvina Samhar Books for LIT-100-50 Fall 2025 Course details for LIT-100-50 Fall 2025