Contemporary literature course syllabus

The course is split into three “units”, focusing on poetry, drama and prose fiction.
For each of these areas of study, we will first consider the fundamentals of reading and writing about them, and how this may vary across media.

The "New Critical" approach to literature has held that "appreciating a work of literature need have no connection with the author's intention, with the author's life, or with the social and historical circumstances that may have influenced the author." .

The class will be largely discussion- based, with great emphasis placed on participation and student preparedness.
Have developed sophistication as literary critics.
This includes ,building understanding of literary forms and techniques and using close reading to become conversant in interpretation of a variety of narrative modes.