EN 237 - Fiction: Shorter and Longer Forms

1. Discuss, evaluate and support the interpretation of fiction.
2. Identify diverse voices in fiction.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the social, political, historical, religious and economic forces that influence the genre of fiction.
4. Understand and be able to apply terms appropriate to fiction, including plot, character, setting, conflict and others.
5. Effectively organize communications, ensuring there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the content is well sequenced, and there are appropriate transitions. 
6. Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it. 
7. Evaluate information to identify limitations and biases. 
8. Discuss how communities, countries, or cultures differ in their values, politics, communication styles, beliefs and practices. 

II. Read and discuss supplemental critical material

III. Discover the function of fiction in representing societies and cultures

IV. Write and speak about fiction in a thoughtful and articulate manner

Facilitated Discussion: 0-50%

Mediated Discussion: 0-50%

Group Work: 0-30%

Other (such as project work): 0-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
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