Introduction to Literature: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and How They Shape Us introduces college students to the study of literature through a focus on texts that, generally, they already know, or think they know, and how those texts aim to shape audiences to be compliant members of their culture.
Category: ENGL 110
Literary Studies for a Sustainable Future: An Introductory Course with Social Justice and Ecocriticism Intersections is a university literature textbook that offers a sampling of the vast array of storytelling and literary traditions from around the world. Led by course outcomes, the book’s readings, activities, and assignments aim to establish a 21st century framework. Through …
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A resource from Texas A&M University that teaches critical analysis and interpretation across genres such as poetry, short stories, novellas, novels, drama, film, and creative nonfiction. It provides strategies for reading and writing, sample essays for guidance, and tools for literary research and thesis development.
This resource integrates literature study with critical thinking and writing skills, encouraging students to engage deeply with texts. It covers fiction, poetry, and plays and provides strategies for literary analysis and literary criticism.
Writing and Literature: Composition as Inquiry, Learning, Thinking, and Communication (Bennet, 2017)
Writing and Literature: Composition as Inquiry, Learning, Thinking, and Communication (Bennet, 2017) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA) This text combines composition instruction with literary analysis, promoting writing as a process of inquiry and critical thinking. It includes a variety of literary works to serve as models and prompts for student writing, fostering an environment where students …
Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature (Ringo and Kashyap, 2020) – Canvas Commons (CC BY-NC) This textbook integrates literary analysis with composition instruction, guiding students to develop critical thinking and writing skills through engagement with diverse literary texts. It emphasizes the connection between reading and writing, encouraging analytical responses and effective communication. The text includes …
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This anthology offers a curated selection of English literature, emphasizing diverse voices and historical contexts. Its modular structure allows instructors to tailor content to specific course needs, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of literary traditions.
This book seeks to demonstrate the value of reading and studying literature, emphasizing that literature is meant to be enjoyed and has something meaningful to convey to readers. It offers comprehensive and helpful readings of important canonical texts.