100年第1學期-0130 文學作品導讀（三） 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Attendance and Participation	10	Discussion
Student Performances	10	Drama Performance
Journals	20	Critical Reflection
Midterm Exam	30
Final Exam	30

教育目標

The main objective of this course, Introduction to Literature, is to introduce you to three major western literary genres, namely fiction, poetry and drama. You will learn to approach texts critically and at the same time strengthen your skills in reading, analyzing and discussing works of literature. This part of the course, Introduction to Literature 3, provides an introduction to drama. 1. Students will read and examine both traditional and modern plays. 2. Students will aim to define literature, particularly drama, and learn to identify its features. 3. Students will be introduced to different aspects of drama including plot, characterization, theme, diction, melody, and spectacle and will learn to critically analyze these aspects using the proper terminology. 4. Students will write regular journals in which they reflect critically on their reading of drama. 5. Students will choose a section of a play to perform and will demonstrate their understanding of drama by acting part of a play to the class. 6. Students will strengthen their overall skills in reading, analyzing and discussing drama.

課程概述

To introduce three major western literary genres （fiction, poetry, drama）　over a 3-semester course, and to strengthen students in reading, analyzing, and discussing works of literature from a discerning and critical standpoint. In each of three semesters students are introduced to both representative and non-traditional texts in fiction, poetry and drama respectively. Students read closely, think critically, and evaluate texts chosen to elucidate critical ideas introduced in class. Class meetings include instructor-led textual examination, student-generated discussion, and individual or group presentations of selected works.

基本資料

必修課，學分數：2-0
上課時間：三/3,4[HT109]
修課班級：外文系2B
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：學號單號選

參考書目

Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell (2007) Portable Literature. Reading, Reacting, Writing. Sixth Edition, Boston: Thomson Higher Education.

Shakespeare, William (1985) Romeo and Juliet. (Shakespeare Made Easy), New York: Barron’s Educational Series.

Shakespeare, William (1985) Julius Caesar. (Shakespeare Made Easy), New York: Barron’s Educational Series.