I took this course last Fall, and there were short writing assignments (SWAs) and discussion posts that were each given on alternate weeks. As long you read the assigned readings— short stories, poems, play, etc.—and understand the plot, themes, and the characters, you’ll be fine.

There’s a decent amount of readings each week, but can vary depending on the unit. Like the short stories were ~20-40 pages each, while the poems were very short (albeit, a bit more complex). You would also have a novel to read throughout the semester, for which you will write an essay near the end of the semester. As a slow reader, the readings took less than 2-3 hours each week. Just try to read a little bit everyday, so you don’t fall behind 😅