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IC 3218 A/B
Introduction to Literature
Recommendation: This course may be split into two parts, A and B, worth one
credit each. Learners may do Part A for one credit, or both
parts for two credits. Learners should show evidence of
completion of the basic skills in Part A before doing Part B.
Part A would include objective ONE and any THREE of the
other FIVE objectives; Part B would include ALL of the
remaining objectives in the course.
1. Overview
1.1 Differentiate the FIVE major genres of literature.
1.2 Classify commonly used literary techniques and devices which are specific to
genres chosen (eg. theme, foreshadowing, symbolism, dialogue, etc.,
etc.).
PART A. DO ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE UNITS.
PART B. DO ALL REMAINING UNITS.
2. Short Stories
2.1 Read a minimum of FOUR short stories.
2.2 Analyze how at least SIX literary techniques/devices are used in short
stories.
2.3 Assess one short story that you especially enjoyed and support your answer
with evidence from the short story.
3. Essays
3.1 Read a minimum of FOUR essays.
3.2 Analyze how at least SIX literary techniques/devices are used in the essays.
3.3 Assess one essay which you especially liked and support your answer with
evidence from the essay.
4. Novels
4.1 Read a minimum of ONE fiction and ONE nonfiction.
4.2 Analyze how at least SIX literary techniques/devices are used in the novels.
4.3 Assess one novel which you especially enjoyed and support your answer with
evidence from the novel.
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ABE Level III Curriculum