English 249 Course SLOs

  • Analyze a text for its literary qualities, including symbolism, theme, metaphor, etc.
  • Read and demonstrate a comprehension of literary theory (specifically queer theory) and criticism as it applies to the texts of the course.
  • Recognize and critique queer characters and themes within literature.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of hetereosexism, hetereonormative standards, and gender binary norms within our society through literature.
  • Conduct research and utilize secondary sources in an analytical research paper.