| 1 | Analyze the form and function of major literary genres |
| 2 | Describe major periods of English literature and demonstrate familiarity with basic features of their historical and cultural contexts |
| 3 | Describe different interpretive challenges and possibilities presented by literary texts |
| 4 | Analyze literary works in terms of theme, plot, characterization, stylistic devices etc. |
| 5 | Read literary works with the pleasure and confidence that comes from understanding their themes, plot, characterization, stylistic devices, etc. |
| 6 | Write papers that demonstrate critical thinking and coherent analysis of assigned texts. |