This course delves into the reading and analyzing of literary works in order to develop an appreciation for the place literature has in its influence on culture and society. Selections will be taken from four literary genres: Poetry, drama, the novel, and the short story. By becoming familiar with and applying key literary terms and various approaches to literary criticism to reading, students will be able to hone their abilities to write in an analytical manner while engaging with primary and secondary sources. (ENGL100L may be taken concurrently)