English 221A Course SLOs

  • Demonstrate understanding of the historical context in which the books of the Hebrew Scripture were written.
  • Distinguish between the various genres and literary devices employed by the author(s) of the Hebrew Scriptures.
  • Identify a variety of thematic issues as they are developed in different books of the Hebrew Scriptures.
  • Analyze specific passages and thematic issues in group discussions and analytic essays.
  • Produce college-level writing that demonstrates appropriate use of primary and secondary sources, and correct MLA format and documentation.