Student Learning Outcomes

Candidates will be able to…
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of major literary genres/modes of inquiry.
  2. Identify and articulate dominant literary themes/genres of the periods covered.
  3. Show working knowledge of major authors/works from its beginnings through mid-19th century
  4. Shows working knowledge of literature through the modern period.
  5. Synthesize ideas by clear, succinct, oral/written expression.
  6. Apply key literary terms/analytical techniques to works covered and other literary works.
  7. Independently interpret literature in/of itself and its wider implications.
  8. Research literary topics using electronic and traditional methods.
  9. Understand basic literary themes, techniques, and terminology.
  10. Appreciate cultural pluralism through investigation of literature of cultural/ historical “other”.