Introduces literature through the reading, analysis and discussion of various genres such as myths, folktales, essays, short stories, poems, plays and novels. Literature encompasses different time periods and a variety of male and female authors from around the world. Students will use the literature to write critical and appreciative essays. (C-ID ENGL 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-A3,C2, IGETC-3B) ***Introduces poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction from a diversity of sources.