In this course, students will further develop critical reading and thinking skills through an intensive examination of the literary genres of short stories, poetry, novel, and drama. Vocabulary is emphasized with a connection to literature and the student’s personal use. Grammar rules will be reviewed, and usage problems will be examined. Students will review and continually adhere to APA writing format in formal writing, while informal in-class writing assignments will also help develop students’ writing styles and abilities. Students have novel reading projects and poetry recitations, and they are expected to write papers.