Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of college-level composition ( ENGL C1000 / ENGL C1000H / ENGL C1000E / C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. This is an honors course. Course covers a wide range of genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Focus on analytical reading and literary analysis, including effective use of critical theory and secondary source research. Intended for students desiring further development of literary analytical skills and literary appreciation. As an honors course, students will engage in more rigorous critical analyses and deeper exploration of historical and cultural contexts and critical theory, leading to more complex arguments about literary texts. The honors course includes additional reading and writing requirements. 