Excursions In Literature (3Rd Ed.) Helps Students Learn The Foundational Concepts Necessary For The Study And Appreciation Of Literature While Applying Scriptural Principles To The Analysis Of An Author?S Ideas. Students Sharpen Their Critical Thinking Skills As They Observe The Strengths Of Good Writing And Evaluate Various Techniques And Themes Of Christian And Non-Christian Writers. They Hone Their Communication Skills Through Writing Assignments That Challenge Them To Compose Their Own Pieces.