As an introduction to the study of literature, EN102 provides Cadets the opportunity to refine the skills of oral and written communication practiced in EN101 and to develop certain foundational capacities essential to undergraduate learning and to professional development: critical thinking, close reading, empathy, intellectual agility, emotional intelligence, and creativity. By studying the most challenging and complex employment of language in its most difficult forms, Cadets confront ambiguity and hone their interpretive skills through the judicious interpretation of evidence. Rigorous immersion in literature enables Cadets to increase their command of the English language and to deepen their appreciation for the power and beauty of literary expression. By engaging with major literary genres Cadets cultivate awareness of the central importance of literature to their own culture and to the cultures of various regions and nations across the globe. In their encounter with diverse perspectives Cadets acquire insight into the human condition and begin to grapple with the ethical issues that are the focus of study in PY201.
