1. Introduction to Literature

• Meaning and scope of literature

• Genres of literature

• Functions of literature

• Literary appreciation

2. Drama

• Types of drama (tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy)

• Dramatic techniques

• Plot, setting, characterisation

• Themes in drama

3. Prose

• Types of prose (fiction & non-fiction)

• Narrative techniques

• Plot structure

• Character development

• Themes and style

4. Poetry

• Types of poetry

• Poetic devices (metaphor, simile, etc.)

• Rhythm and rhyme

• Tone and mood

• Interpretation of poems

5. Literary Devices

• Imagery

• Symbolism

• Irony

• Satire

• Personification

6. Figures of Speech

• Metaphor and simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

7. Appreciation & Criticism

• Literary analysis

• Author’s intention

• Theme identification

• Style and structure

8. African Literature

• Oral literature

• Folktales and myths

• African drama and poetry

• Cultural themes

9. Non-African Literature

• Classical literature

• Modern literature

• European and American texts

10. Literary History

• Development of literature

• Literary periods

• Influential writers