INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This compulsory course which is prerequisite for Poetry, Prose, and Drama provides students
with the opportunity to examine the basic concepts and three principal genres of English
literature. To arrive at this objective, accordingly, discussion on content in context will not be the
main priority. The topics to address in this course cover the concept of Literature like: Literary
Appreciation, English Poetry, Drama, Prose, Comparative Literary and so on.

B. SYLLABUS
1. Course Identity
a. Course Title : Introduction to English Literature
b. Couse Code : ENG.425
c. Study Program : English Education Study Program
d. Credit :2
e. Semester : Third Semester
f. Course Component : MKK
g. Prerequisite :-
h. Lecturer :-

2. Goal
At the end of the course, students are able to: (a) gain some knowledge of literature, for
example the definition of literature, literary genres, the elements of novels and plays, etc;
(b) use this knowledge for joining the next courses such as Poetry, Drama, and Prose.

3. Description of Content
In order to provides chances for the students to develop their knowlege about literature,
types of literature (Poetry, Prose, and Drama). The topics to address in this course cover the
place of literature in English Department, the definitions of English literature, the function
and role of literature, liteary truth and genre, the problem of fictional and non-fictional
writing, serious and pop-literature, problems of the text, and the basic approaches to literary
interpretation.

4. Learning Strategies
Approach : Natural Approach
Method : Communicative Language Teaching
Technique : Lecturing, Discussions, Presentations
Media : LCD Projector, Laptop, Books

5. Evaluation
a. Individual/Group Project : 20%
b. Mid-term Evaluation : 30%
c. Final Test : 50%+
d. Total : 100%
6. Learning Materials per Session

Session
Topic
1 Introduction to the Course and Syllabus Overview
2 Definition of Literature: Explaining the definition of literature
3 The function of Studying Literature: Discussing the Function of Literature
from different perspectives
4 Text and Context_
5 Literary Genre: Literary Genres (Fiction): The Elements of Fiction
6 Literary Genres (Drama): The Elements of Drama
7 Literary Genres (Poetry): The Poetry Devices
8 Mid Exam
9 Sociology of Literature, The Object of Literary Sociology
10 Literary Appreciation: An Introduction
11 Comparative Literary: An Introduction
12 Literary Criticism: An Introduction
13 Cyber Literature in Details
14 Literature in Education
15 The World Popular Man of Letters & The Best World Literary Works
16 Final Exam
7. References
Kennedy, X.J. 1991. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (5th edition). New
York: Harper Collins
Aang Fatihul Islam. 2021. A Guide for the Understanding of Basic Literature: Introduction to
Literature. Malang: Beranda.