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Reading and Writing about Literature

Reading and Writing about Literature

This course is part of Advanced College Writing Skills Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze literary works using evidence-based interpretation and the tools of critical inquiry.
Differentiate between various methods of literary analysis and the conventions for structuring an argument.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn to critically analyze literary works from fiction and poetry to drama and non-fiction by applying an array of interpretive strategies and key terminology. This course explores the essence of literature itself and provides a framework for identifying the nuanced meanings within different literary forms. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize the critical strategies and literary tools used to interpret the meaning of complex literary works.

This course will center on exploring literature, encompassing reading and writing about literary works. In this course, we will delve into the essence of "literature" itself, alongside an array of critical strategies for interpreting the works of literature. We will also explore the diverse forms of literature, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, the tools to uncover the nuanced meanings within these literary works, and critical literary terminology.

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1 video2 assignments1 app item4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Reading & Writing About Literature3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

1 app itemTotal 20 minutes

Reading: Reading and Writing About Literature pp. 433-44120 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Determining Meaning5 minutes
Interactive: Defining Literary Terms5 minutes
Interactive: Methods of Literary Analysis5 minutes
Interactive: Tools for Literary Analysis5 minutes

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Pearson

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