Critical Conversations: bridging pathways forward to greater understanding and creative solutions.

HMS-101A Literary and Critical Studies I

3 Credits

This class serves as an introduction to reading and writing about literary texts and critical theory, with a concentration on composition, critical analysis, and research. Students are required to write essays based on the critical analysis of texts across a range of genres. Emphasis is placed on using writing as an extension of the thought and creative process, and as a tool that can be integrated across academic and artistic disciplines. There will be a focus on mastering the elements of the thesis-centered essay and developing research skills. Students must receive a grade of C or higher to have successfully passed this course.