ENG 246 - Introduction to Literature - Novel

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: The course examines classic, unique, and emerging examples of novels. Students use elements of fiction to critically evaluate novels, thereby expanding their understanding and appreciation for prose fiction.

Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: ENG 102 and college-level reading.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Explain the origins of sustained narratives and their development into the novel.
Investigate early novels’ influence on contemporary novels.
Analyze a variety of novels written for various purposes, audiences or reasons.
Demonstrate plausible evaluations of novels’ elements.
Apply literary terms appropriately in the analysis of fiction.
Conduct research on authors and novels.
Validate connections between novels, historic events, social issues or artistic movements.
Select a contemporary novel that compares favorably to a classic novel.
Appraise the elements of fiction in a contemporary novel.