as wide a range of text types as possible, and works are chosen from a variety

of literary forms. The study of the non-literary texts and works focuses on the

nature of language and communication and the nature of literature and its

study. This study includes the investigation of how texts themselves operate as

well as the contexts and complexities of production and reception. Focus is on

the development of personal and critical responses to the particulars of

communication.

literary forms and media that reflect a range of historical and/or cultural

perspectives. Their study focuses on the contexts of language use and the

variety of ways literary and non-literary texts might both reflect and shape

society at large. The focus is on the consideration of personal and cultural

perspectives, the development of broader perspectives, and an awareness of

the ways in which context is tied to meaning.

literary forms and media in a way that allows students an opportunity to

extend their study and make fruitful comparisons. Their study focuses on

intertextual relationships with possibilities to explore various topics, thematic

concerns, generic conventions, modes or literary traditions that have been

introduced throughout the course. The focus is on the development of critical

response grounded in an understanding of the complex relationships among

texts.