Literature and Argument

Literature and Argument combines the basic elements of HPU's freshman writing course on the argument essay with an introduction to reading and responding to literary texts. It is designed for students whose interests may lead them into more advanced courses in English or other humanistic disciplines. Students will observe the ways authors use figurative language and the conventions of genre and narrative to structure texts, both literary and rhetorical. They will also analyze arguments and construct their own arguments in response to the texts we read. As students construct these responses, the course will also emphasize the writing process.