Introduction to Narrative

Overview

Subject area

ENGL

Catalog Number

161

Course Title

Introduction to Narrative

Department(s)

Description

Why do human beings produce and consume narratives as prolifically as they do? How are stories constructed? How do readers approach and consume them? What is the role of narrative in culture? This course primarily studies prose fiction, but it may include drama, narrative poetry, nonfiction, and film, as well as criticism and theory of narrative. It may be offered as a general introduction to narrative, or it may focus on a particular topic, such as Life Writing, Popular Literature, Myths and Folktales, or the Contemporary Novel.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Course Attributes

COPT - QNSLIT (QC Literature), MEEN - ME_ENGL_2 (Introduction to Literature), MEEN - ME_ENGL_3 (Intro to Literary Studies)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008285

Course Schedule