COURSE OUTLINE

SECOND SEMESTER 2015/2016

Course
Status
Schedule
Instructor
Hours
Credit
Room

: Introduction to Literature
: Required
:
: Citra Priski Abadi, S.S,. M.Pd
: 13.00 14.40
: 2 (two)
: Lab Bahasa 2

Course Description
This compulsory course, which is a prerequisite for English Prose, Poetry and Drama provide
students with the opportunity to explore the basic concepts of, the nature of, the function of,
and the basic approaches to literature.
Course Objective
This course aims at introducing the students the definition of literature, different kinds of
literary works (genre), the structural elements of a literary works and giving the students the
basic skills for appreciating and analyzing a literary works.
Course content
The course contains some basic knowledge of literature, for example the definition of
literature, literary genres, the elements of fiction and plays.
Learning Approaches
Cooperative Learning Approach that focus on student-centered activities (this approach
aimed at increasing students sense and interest in comprehending and appreciating literary
works and its contents).
Evaluation:
The students grade will be determined based on the following aspects:
Group work and Presentation
25 %
Student participation
15 %
Assignments
25 %
Final test
25 %
Attendance
10 %
References:
1. Barnet, Syvan, William Burto, and William E. Cain, eds. 2008. An Introduction to Literature.
14th ed. New York: Pearson-Longman
2. Sartre, Jean Paul. 1988. What is literature_'' and other essays. Harvard University Press.
3. Letwin,David. 2008. The Architecture of Drama Plot, Character, Theme, Genre, and Style.
Lanham:Scarecrow press.
4. Any books which are appropriate to the subject

Schedule:
Session Topic Discussion
1
Course Orientation
2
Definition of Literature, importance of
learning Literature and kinds of Literature
3
Basic concept of Literary analysis

Activities
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture

References
Relevant
sources
Relevant

4
5
6

Definition of Poetry, Denotation and connation Group work 1 and

words in Poem,
Presentation
Genre of Poetry
Group work 2 and
Presentation
Poetic devices / Figurative Language:
Group work 3 and
Metaphor, simile, personification, and
Presentation
hyperbole, Allegory, Symbol, Imagery
Sound devices: Rhyme, alliteration,
Group work 4 and
onomatopoeia, repetition, and rhyme scheme
Presentation

Stanza forms in Poem

Tone and Theme of Poem

Review and Assignment

10

sources
Relevant
sources
Relevant
sources
Relevant
sources
Relevant
sources

Group work 5 and

Presentation

Relevant
sources

MIDDLE TEST

Academic Paper
Analysis

Relevant
sources

11

Definition of Prose, kinds of Prose

Group work 6 and

Presentation

Relevant
sources

12

Elements of Prose Fiction /Short stories: Plot,

setting, point of views and theme.

Group Work 7 and

Presentation

Relevant
sources

13

Definition of drama, Structure of a play:

beginning, middle and ending

Group work 8 and

Presentation

Relevant
sources

14

Aspects of drama: setting, characterization and

theme.

Group Work 9 and

Presentation

Relevant
sources

15

Review and Assignment

16

FINAL TEST

Academic paper
analysis

Relevant
sources

PAPER ASSIGMENT
1. Cover
2. Table of Content
3. Content
a. Introduction
b. .
c.
GROUP ASSIGNMENT
1. Analyze of Poetry
a. Introduction
b. Theory
c. Sample of Poetry
d. Paraphrase
e. Poetry Analysis
f. Message
g. Conclusion
2. Analyze of Prose
a. Introduction
b. Theory
c. Sample of Prose
d. Prose analysis
e. Message
f. Conclusion
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
1. Analyze of Poetry
a. Introduction
b. Theory
c. Paraphrase
d. Poetry Analysis
e. Message
f. Conclusion
2. Analyze of Prose
a. Introduction
b. Theory
c. Sample of Prose
d. Prose analysis
e. Message
f. Conclusion

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
Figurative Language:
Metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole, Allegory, Symbol, Imagery
Lecturer :
Citra Priski Abadi, S.S.M.Pd

Group Assignment
By Fourth group
Bisyrul Hafy

(06320006)

Habibah Al Umami

(08320044)

Ahzalina

(083200444)

Eka Nur Susanti

(08320062)

STUDY PROGRAM OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
STATE ISLAMIC INSTITURE OF PALANGKARAYA
APRIL, 2016

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGMENT

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

ANALYZE PLOT OF SHORT STORY THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

Lecturer :
Citra Priski Abadi, S.S.M.Pd

Individual Assignment
By
Bisyrul Hafy

(06320006)

STUDY PROGRAM OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
STATE ISLAMIC INSTITURE OF PALANGKARAYA
APRIL, 2016