ENGL C146: Introduction to 20th Century Military Fiction
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 04/18/2008 |
| Top Code | 150300 - Comparative Literature |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Local General Education (GE) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
A survey of 20th century military fiction. This course will provide an overview of the literary content and social values found in selected works of military literature. ADVISORY: ENGL C1000. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Analyze selected readings in terms of plot, characterization, theme, and social values in selected works of military fiction.
- Analyze examples of literary stylistic devices used by the authors, such as symbolism, imagery, and irony.
- Describe, in written responses, the historical development, current trends, and enduring characteristics of military literature.
Course Objectives
- 1. Discern fictional from non-fictional accounts of military action and policy.
- 2. Link the origins and outcomes of WWI, the Spanish Civil War, and WWII by reading and writing about fictional accounts of these events.
- 3. Critique the fictional narratives, origins, involvement of international troops in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
- 4. Examine fictional narratives pertaining to the Gulf War and fictional narratives stemming from later military engagement in the Middle East.
Lecture Content
Introduction to 20th Century Military Fiction First World War Spanish Civil War Second World War Korean War Vietnam War Gulf War
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Instructional Techniques
Instructor utilizes lectures, class discussion, workshops, small groups, or one-on-one consultations. Instructor may require students to submit compositions to external sites such as Turnitin. Instructor employs audio and video technology to appeal to different learning types. Instructor assigns homework.
Reading Assignments
Students will read a variety of fictional accounts of military events. Examples short stories, novellas, novels, selections from a course reader, and other works of merit.
Writing Assignments
Students will write multiple drafts of essays analyzing military literature. Students will brainstorm, map, and freewrite prior to outlining. Students will incorporate instructors feedback into their writing. Students may research literary criticism and integrate it into their writing.
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will be regularly assigned reading and writing homework. Instructor may also require attending a performance, watching a film, visiting a library, or other out-of-class enrichment activities.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Students demonstrate critical thinking by closely reading and analyzing texts. Students also exhibit critical thinking during class discussions about audience, stance, purpose, persuasive techniques, authorial intent, rhetorical techniques, and other literary elements.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Students will write essays and take quizzes and exams (may be free response, multiple choice, or fill in the blank). Students will participate in discussions. Students may give an oral report, debate, present, or participate in other projects, individual or group.
Eligible Disciplines
English: Masters degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Faulks, S. The Vintage Book of War Fiction, ed. Vintage, 2002 Rationale: This book is the most recent edition and is still circulating. Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text 2. Required Keegan, J. The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing, ed. Penguin, 1999 Rationale: This book is the most recent edition and is still circulating. Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text
Other Resources
1. Coastline Library