syllabus英文小故事

Introduction to Literature in English
Course Description:
The course aims to present the basic elements of three literary genres: Fiction, Poetry and Drama. Some critical theories will also be introduced to help the students better understand the works. Students are required to closely read the assigned materials each time, prepare for and be actively involved in class discussions .
Tentative Schedule:
1.Elements of Fiction (9 weeks, two class hours each week)
Time Element Literary Works
Weeks 1 and 2: Plot “The Story of an Hour” and “A Rose for Emily”Weeks 3 and 4 Character and characterization “Everyday Use” and “Eveline”
Week 5 Point of View “Miss Brill”
Week 6 Style “A Clean Well-Lighted House”
Week 7 Tone and Irony “The Tell-Tale Heart”
Week 8 Symbol and Irony “The Fly”
Week 9 Theme “The Rocking-Horse Winner”
2.Elements of Poetry (8 weeks, two class hours each week)
Week 10 Speaker and Tone
Week 11 Denotation and Connotation
Week 12 Image, Symbolism and Allegory
Week 13 Figures of Speech
Week 14 Musical Devices
Week 15 Rhythm and Meter
Week 16 Pattern
Week 17 Open Form
3.Elements of Drama (One Week, two hours)
Week 18 Elements of Drama Susan Glaspell “Trifles”
4.Final Exam
Week 19
Tips and requirements:
1.Read for a better life.
2.Sweep across XISU library.
3.Select a piece of literary works to read.
4.Fabrication vs. Real life.
5.Learn the literary terms to be a critic.。