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Eng 155: Introduction To Literary Studies, Joseph Donica May 2024

Eng 155: Introduction To Literary Studies, Joseph Donica

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An OER syllabus covering the ways humans have read and continue to read literature from a variety of critical and theoretical perspectives. An emphasis is placed on the application of critical thought to writing expository essays and responding to readings.


Engl 110: College Writing (Comedy, Satire, & Persuasion), Scott R. Kapuscinski Aug 2022

Engl 110: College Writing (Comedy, Satire, & Persuasion), Scott R. Kapuscinski

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This syllabus provides a themed approach to Freshman composition. Students are tasked with composing three essays in three distinct styles. Student engagement is high through the use of student-sourced primary sources (funny videos from YouTube, etc.) and the emphasis on thesis building and critical thinking.

Section 1: Comedy & the thesis-based essay

Section 2: Satire & writing to persuade

Section 3: Satire in Art & independent research