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ENGL 2000 C (CRN: 14059)

English: Literary Theory

3 Credit Hours

About ENGL 2000 C

Survey of literary and cultural theory introducing a variety of major approaches to the interpretation of literature. Required for all English majors and minors. Pre/Co-requisite: ENGL 1500.

Notes

Junior and senior ENGL, SEE majors and ENGL minors only until Thursday, November 14; then ENGL SEE majors and ENGL minors only during the first week of registration PACE students with permission and override

Section Description

Literary texts are not inert but organic. Reading a text means entering into a conversation with, among others, the author, competing literary critics, and other readers. This course will serve as an introduction to some of the major approaches and shifts in literary theory and will allow students to apply a variety of critical approaches to any given text with the awareness that there is no one way – or “correct way” -- to read a text.

Section Expectation

Active engagement with the various theoretical approaches and readings. Seminar style discussions.

Evaluation

Annotated Bib project, short paper, final paper, group work, student-led discussions.

Important Dates

Note: These dates may not be accurate for select courses during the Summer Session.

Deadlines
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Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
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