- Course Type CLEP
- Subject Composition and Literature
- Level Introductory
- Length 6 Modules
- Effort 6 Hours/Module
- Institution Modern States
It reviews the fundamentals of Analyzing Literature that are usually covered throughout a one-semester, undergraduate college course. Our goal as creators of this course is to prepare you to pass the College Board’s CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam.
This examination contains multiple-choice questions based on passages of poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction from American and British literature. Some colleges may require candidates to take an optional essay section in addition to the multiple-choice section.
Through the guidance of Dr. Dana (Dean) Simpson, from Tufts University, this course will review materials intended to improve your ability to analyze prose, interpret metaphors and reinforce terminology used to discuss literary texts.
“Analyzing and Interpreting Literature” is a completely self-paced course. It has no prerequisites and it is offered entirely for free.
CLEP Exam
This course is designed to prepare you for the CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam and cover other related topics as well.
Instructors
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Dana (Dean) Simpson, Ph.D.Professor at Tufts University
Course Overview
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Course Overview - Modern States
| Module | Topic | Video Length | Reading Pages |
| Module 1: Structure of the test 0:06:40 total video length 0 total reading pages |
1.1 Structure of the test | 0:01:33 | – |
| 1.2 What we will do | 0:01:20 | – | |
| 1.3 What you need to demonstrate | 0:01:41 | – | |
| 1.4 Structure of the test | 0:02:06 | – | |
| Module 2: Poetry (35%-45%) 01:06:27 total video length 4 total reading pages |
2.1 Poetry: Why? | 0:02:42 | – |
| 2.2 Poetry: How? | 0:02:54 | – | |
| 2.3 Poetry: Tone | 0:04:56 | – | |
| 2.4 Poetry: Verse and Rhyme | 0:09:16 | – | |
| 2.5 Poetry: Meter | 0:03:34 | – | |
| 2.6.1 Poetry: Form | 0:03:25 | – | |
| 2.6.2 Types of poetry | 0:00:54 | – | |
| 2.6.2.1 Types of poetry – Sonnet | 0:03:04 | – | |
| 2.6.2.2 Types of poetry – Stanzas | 0:01:19 | – | |
| 2.6.2.3 Types of poetry – Epic Poetry | 0:03:28 | – | |
| 2.6.2.4 Types of poetry – Ballads | 0:03:15 | – | |
| 2.6.2.5 Types of poetry – Lyrical poetry | 0:04:10 | – | |
| 2.6.2.6 Types of poetry – Sestina | 0:01:40 | – | |
| 2.6.2.7 Types of poetry – others | 0:04:00 | – | |
| 2.7 Poetry: Meaning | 0:08:09 | – | |
| 2.8 Poetry: More on Construction | 0:03:12 | – | |
| 2.9 Poetry: Rhetorical Techniques | 0:06:29 | – | |
| 2.10 Readings | – | 4 | |
| Module 3: Prose (35%-45%) 0:31:16 total video length 5 total reading pages |
3.0 Introduction to Prose | 0:00:50 | – |
| 3.1 What is it? | 0:01:03 | – | |
| 3.2 Why? | 0:01:47 | – | |
| 3.3.1 Origins | 0:02:38 | – | |
| 3.3.2 Today | 0:01:04 | – | |
| 3.3.3 Types and Movements | 0:01:46 | – | |
| 3.3.4 Analysis | 0:00:49 | – | |
| 3.3.4.1 Analysis of Characters | 0:02:30 | – | |
| 3.3.4.2 Analysis of the Plot | 0:01:37 | – | |
| 3.3.4.3 Analysis of the Setting | 0:02:08 | – | |
| 3.3.4.4 Analysis of Language | 0:03:58 | – | |
| 3.3.4.5 Analysis of Narration | 0:02:00 | – | |
| 3.3.4.6 Analysis of the Theme | 0:01:20 | – | |
| 3.4.1 Origins | 0:02:04 | – | |
| 3.4.2 Characteristics | 0:03:28 | – | |
| 3.5 Essays | 0:02:14 | – | |
| 3.6 Readings | – | 5 | |
| Module 4: Drama (15%-30%) 0:23:36 total video length 4 total reading pages |
4.0 Introduction to Drama | 0:01:41 | – |
| 4.1 About | 0:03:04 | – | |
| 4.2 Plot | 0:01:26 | – | |
| 4.3 Character & Theme | 0:01:11 | – | |
| 4.4.1 Comedy | 0:01:44 | – | |
| 4.4.2 Satire | 0:03:52 | – | |
| 4.4.3 Tragedy | 0:01:50 | – | |
| 4.4.4 Historical Drama | 0:00:56 | – | |
| 4.4.5 Modern Drama | 0:02:50 | – | |
| 4.4.6 Avant-Garde Connection | 0:05:02 | – | |
| 4.5 Readings | – | 4 | |
| Module 5: Writing the Essay 0:32:05 total video length 44 total reading pages |
5.1 Writing the essays | 0:08:14 | – |
| 5.2 Analysis of Poem “Walking Around” | 0:16:45 | – | |
| 5.3 Analysis of short story “The Necklace” | 0:07:06 | – | |
| 5.4 Readings | – | 44 | |
| Module 6: General Observations and Connections 0:17:33 total video length 0 total reading pages |
6.0 General Observations and Connections | 0:17:33 | – |
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