ENGL-111 - Introduction to Modern Fiction - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course is designed to introduce students to the world of fiction (short stories and novels) through a variety of First Nations and western texts. Students will explore the meaning of literature through subjective experiences and objective study of literary concepts in an interactive atmosphere.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Associate of Arts Degree- General Arts - Year 1Associate of Arts Degree- First Nations Studies - Year 1
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Course offered:Spring 2024 (January - April)
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Prerequisites : ENGL 110, or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
Refining Writing Skills
respond in writing to meanings and values encountered in selected literary readings;
write formal library essays that support a position in relation to selected readings; and
write a comprehensive essay that incorporates various resources and adheres to the MLA standard of format and documentation.
Refining Reading Skills
read a variety of modern First Nations fiction (including drama);
recognize the author's use and development of key concepts including characterization, setting, themes, plot, narrative point of view and use of images; and
formulate generalization about key concepts in selected reading; and answer questions verbally and in writing to indicate comprehension of selected readings.
Refining Research Skills
find and use a variety of sources (both primary and secondary) to support the student's interpretations of selected writings; and
paraphrase, synthesize and summarize selected readings, essays and literary passages or works.
Refining Verbal Skills
formulate a verbal presentation;
refine and practice verbal presentations;
choose subject materials and decide upon setting and tools for verbal presentations;
overcome barriers to verbal presentations; and
deliver a verbal presentation.
Building Critical Thinking Skills
draw defensible conclusions related to the key concepts of this course from information found in selected sources and readings; and
comprehend, develop and use key concepts and generalizations.
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Text and Materials:
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Dependent upon Instructor and Course Parameters set above. Material must be primarily of First Nations origin:
Texts might include:
Daniel David Moses, An Anthology of Canada Native Literature in English.
Drew Hayden Taylor¡¦s, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth.
Lee Maracles¡¦s Ravensong.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Current Course Offerings:| | | ENGL-111-V1 | | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | | W | 2:00PM - 5:00PM | 08 Jan 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | | | | ENGL-111-01 | | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | | F | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | 08 Jan 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 |
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