0 or 3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture
Focuses on the practical and theoretical issues related to teaching literature at the college level. Topics include course design, literary canons and text selection, teaching and learning styles, close reading, writing about literature, assessment, and professional ethics. Prerequisite: ENGL 50100 or consent of department. Restricted to graduate students in the Department of English.
Learning Outcomes1Understand practical and theoretical issues of teaching literature to undergraduates.
2Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of methods for teaching literature of various genres and encouraging active learning.
3Design effective writing assignments and assess them effectively.
4Understand the rights and responsibilities of students and instructors.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.