LIT 185 - Contemporary Literature

1. Identify the elements of Literary forms, for example fiction and the essay
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Differentiate between various critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
3. Analyze a wide range of literary works
   1. Interpret literary forms using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate literary forms
4. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary works
   1. Value a wide range of contemporary literature
   2. Practice reading critically a range of literature
5. Analyze works written by contemporary authors within a sociopolitical time-frame
   1. Explain major time periods and events relating to contemporary literary works
   2. Make connections between contemporary literary works and major time periods and events
6. Develop an appreciation for the importance of contemporary literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of literary forms
   2. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of contemporary authors