Skip to main content

New and Updated Course Descriptions

ENG 106 - Literary Focus

This course has been deactivated and no longer offered at MCC

3 Credits

An introduction to reading and analyzing literature of special interest. The offerings vary each semester, but all focus on important themes and sub-genres in literature. Students will respond critically to fiction, poetry, and drama of different contexts through class discussion and written work. These contexts may include different world views, politics, classes, ethnicity, races, genders, and sexual orientations. Please see the Department’s webpage for current offerings.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101; or equivalent; or instructor permission (ENG 101 can be taken as a co-requisite)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze various genres of literature.
2. Define key literary concepts related to genres.
3. Critique literature using key literary concepts.
4. Discuss the connections between literature and life experiences.
5. Write a thesis-driven essay using literature as a primary source.
6. Apply appropriate formal conventions when writing about literature.

Course Offered Fall, Spring

Use links below to see if this course is offered:
Fall Semester 2024
Spring Semester 2024
Summer Session 2024