ENG 256 - Types of Literature:Poetry and Drama KCC AA/DL and KCC AS/AH

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100. ENG 256 Types of Literature: Poetry and Drama is an introduction to the genres of poetry and drama through the study of selected major American and European texts. Upon successful completion of ENG 256, the student should be able to: Consider a work of literature as a reflection of its cultural milieu and compare that milieu with his or her own. Examine a work of literature from various vantage points. Examine and analyze the various elements of a literary work. Use basic concepts and terminology particular to literary analysis. Recognize major themes in a work of literature, explore their implications, and identify their basic assumptions. Analyze structure; explain how form contributes to meaning. Explicate literary language and explain how literary techniques contribute to meaning. Describe the artistic merits of literary works and the artistic achievements of writers. Use literary evidence to support opinions and ideas regarding literary works. Express opinions and responses to literature clearly and effectively in writing. Demonstrate knowledge of some major poets and dramatists, their characteristic themes and techniques. 6 Recognize the distinction between poetry and drama as types of literature. Write papers on different literary problems related to the study of poetry and drama.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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