English 102-46109 Syllabus

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Meet Your Instructor:  Gary Bennett 

Gary Bennett has taught full time at Santa Ana College since 1998. He has been teaching college English courses since 1990. He received a Bachelors of Arts in English composition and literature from Cal State Fullerton in 1989 and a Masters of Arts in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Cal State Fullerton in 1992. He completed his higher education in 2000 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he received a Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in American literature and a minor in U.S. history. He also earned unofficial certificates for card counting in Black Jack and binge eating in buffets. In his spare time, he enjoys honey do's and traveling with his family. 

Required Textbook:

Making Literature Matter. 6th ed. Schilb and Clifford. ISBN 978-1-4576-7415-0

Course Description: 

In this introduction to literature, you will learn to analyze and interpret literary works. Specifically, you will learn to think both creatively and critically about literature, applying a number of critical approaches to the three main genre: poetry, prose, and plays. Throughout the term, you will continue to hone your reading and writing skills as you explore important themes such as family relationships, crime and justice, and freedom and confinement. It is my hope that this course will awaken a greater appreciation for literature and a deeper understanding of human nature.