Literary Theory and Criticism

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

402

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

The concepts which apply to such problems as the writer's creative process, the various purposes of literary art, form, and technique, and the responses that literature elicits.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify the significant issues in the field of literary theory and criticism.

Outcome

Compare different approaches to literary theory and criticism, such as formalism, cultural studies, and deconstruction.

Outcome

Apply different theoretical and critical frameworks to their own readings of literary texts.

Outcome

Develop critical thinking and writing skills in their analyses of texts through classroom discussions as well as writing assignments.

Dependencies

Programs

ENGL402 is a completion requirement for: