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Based on their secondary-school experience, where often students are not taught to analyze texts for themselves, but rather memorize an analysis made by the teacher, many people approach this course with some trepidation. Especially if they are students who have decided they "don't like literature". The course aims to build the students' confidence so that they can see that their initial reactions to a text are very often an excellent starting point into the text, and by learning to trust these reactions and express them coherently in words, they can proceed to make assertions about a literary text which are well-grounded. Through regular practice and constancy, and an understanding of the skills involved, students will see how the application of certain procedures will put them in a position where they can confidently talk about the principle characteristics of a literary text.
In order to acquire the skills and knowledge that this course attempts to impart, regular attendance and an attentive attitude/participation in class is essential. There are no marks in the CA for attendance and participation as students who attend and participate will get better marks.
For students who are unable to attend regularly, it is unlikely that they will be able to pass the course, as essential in-class practice is hard to replace with any other form of study. However, for students with a validated excuse, successful completion of all the CA elements, and attendance wherever possible, will be deemed sufficient to pass the course. |
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