English (ENGL 1102)
This course, taken with Integrated Language Support 2 (ENGL 1002), introduces students to poetry and drama. When warranted, lectures will provide background information. Additionally, students will plan, develop and write an original piece of research on an approved topic, respecting academic standards of presentation and documentation. In a seminar format, students will develop and present a set of stimulating discussion questions on a selected poem or play.
Course code: ENGL 1102
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Minimum C in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1001 or their equivalent at another institution.Corequisites
ENGL 1002.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42025 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Loveday, Jolene |
Additional Information
- Effective paraphrasing
- Summary writing and documentation
- Elements of poetry (plot, speaker, tone, setting, imagery, symbolism, figurative language, diction, and theme)
- Forms of poetry (stanzas, meter, rhyme, rhythm, and structure)
- Poetic traditions (narrative poems, dramatic poems, sonnets, carpe diem themes, odes and elegies)
- Elements of drama (characterization, plot and structure, tone, theme, stage directions, stages, sets, and setting)
- Analytical paragraph structures
- Quotations (choosing appropriate quotations for evidence, integrating quotations, and providing in-text citations)
- Structure of a research essay and documentation
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.