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: