1.1short A Short History of A.Literature.pptVIP

American Literature By Dr. Yang Mei I. Questions about this course； 1. What are the learning contents of this course? 2. What are the learning methods? 1) intensive and extensive reading 2) interpretation: the literal, implied and symbolic meanings of texts. 3) analyses of texts: Summary of the plot; analyses of characters, themes and language styles. 4. Requirements: 1) attendance (20%); 2) Class participation (10%) 3) Homework: papers (10%) 4) quizes (10%) 5) final exam (50%) * *  I. Questions about this course； II. A Short history of American literature； III. An Introduction