CPLT 001: Introduction to Close Reading

2011-12 2012-13 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2012-13 → 2012-13 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 188

Description: Teaches focused reading of works of literature and construction of compelling writ- ten arguments about texts. Explores methods of ana- lyzing literature, framing relevant questions, and writ- ing clear essays. Compares fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose, narrator and author, and ancient and modern. Also covers basic critical concepts. Emphasizes non-English language traditions.

Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of CPLT 001 or CPLT 001W.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 113/150 113/150
2024-25  96/150  96/150
2023-24 113/150 113/150
2021-22  68/ 75  68/ 75
2020-21 196/225 196/225
2019-20 106/150 23/25 129/175
2018-19 140/150 140/150
2017-18 141/150 141/150
2016-17 130/150 130/150