Fall 2026 – Intro to Literature, Writing and Publishing

Course Information

This is a 3-credit course that carries the academic commitment, workload, and tuition associated with university-level study. Please review the course details and tuition information carefully before registering. If completed with a passing grade, the credits may be eligible towards a future degree or certificate program.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the study of literature, writing, and publishing through the lens of genre. Students explore major literary genres and subgenres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. They will examine how each form reflects distinct artistic purposes, audience expectations, and historical and cultural contexts. Readings span global literary traditions and provide students with a shared vocabulary for discussing how texts are shaped by form, convention, and intention.

Alongside literary analysis, the course emphasizes practical engagement with writing and publishing. Students are introduced to key literary theories and critical frameworks used to interpret texts, and develop skills associated with “good writing,” including style, tone, structure, and rhetorical effectiveness. Through creative writing, revision, peer workshops, and portfolio development, students gain insight into the processes of authorship and publication to gain an understanding of writing as both artistic expression and as a form of cultural participation and stewardship.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and analyze major literary genres and subgenres.
• Apply key literary theories and critical frameworks to interpret texts.
• Demonstrate understanding of historical and cultural contexts shaping genres.
• Produce original writing that reflects genre conventions and strong stylistic choices.
• Critically evaluate texts for tone, style, and rhetorical effectiveness.

Course Prerequisites

Course Materials

Students are responsible for purchasing all required textbooks before the start of class.
Ribāṭ textbooks are available at the Rabata Bookshop

Registration Information

Questions?
Contact registration@rabata.org

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions and participate actively in their learning. Consistent attendance supports academic success and helps maintain the collaborative learning environment of the classroom. If an absence is unavoidable, students are responsible for communicating with their instructor, reviewing missed material, and completing any assigned work.

Technology Requirements

To ensure a successful online learning experience, all students must have regular access to a personal computer and reliable high-speed internet. Courses at Ribāṭ University are delivered through Canvas and may include video lectures, interactive discussions, digital readings, and multimedia assignments.
Students are responsible for maintaining the technology needed to participate fully.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Technology Skills

Additional Notes and Technical Support

• Students are expected to check course announcements and email regularly.
• Technical support is available for login issues, course access, and basic troubleshooting.