LIT 120 - INTRO LITERATURE

    Recent Professors
    JahB Prescott
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of college-level composition ( ENGL C1000 /ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    In 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. Students will learn to identify and examine fundamentals of literary elements, including but not limited to plot, character, symbolism, theme, voice, tone, and figurative language. Formerly LIT 120. C-ID ENGL-120.