Course Description
This class explores how the study of literature and rhetoric addresses significant philosophical, historical, and social issues with a focus on topics related to critical thinking in the humanities and fine arts. Topics will vary depending on instructors.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Seven multiple-choice quizzes | 55% |
| Four discussion board posts | 20% |
| First in-class essay | 10% |
| Second in-class essay | 15% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0 and above | A |
| 90.0 – 92.9 | A- |
| 87.0 – 89.9 | B+ |
| 83.0 – 86.9 | B |
| 80.0 – 82.9 | B- |
| 77.0 – 79.9 | C+ |
| 73.0 – 76.9 | C |
| 70.0 – 72.9 | C- |
| 67.0 – 69.9 | D+ |
| 63.0 – 66.9 | D |
| 60.0 – 62.9 | D- |
| Below 60.0 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Amis, Kingsley. The Green Man. NYRB Classics
- Braine, John. Room at the Top. Valancourt
- Dunn, Nell. Up the Junction. Catapult
- Hamilton, Patrick. Hangover Square. Abacus
- Hampson, John. Saturday Night at the Greyhound. Valancourt
- Warner, Alan. Our Ladies. Vintage
- West, Rebecca. The Return of the Soldier. Penguin
- Williams, Roy. Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads. Bloomsbury
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.