ENG 330 Literary Criticism Theory

Study of twentieth and twenty-first century literary criticism and theory, with emphasis on current theoretical trends. Students develop an analytical vocabulary and acquire critical tools with which to read, write, and theorize about literature and other texts. Readings address diverse conceptions of author, reader, text, literary canon, gender, sexuality, race, class, and geopolitics. Prerequisites: ENG 112 and two literature courses at the 200-level, or one 200-level and one 300-level. Fall, Spring

Credits

4