ENGL385-01&02, Critical Theory and Methodology, Fall 2012

Abstract

This course is designed with three central goals in mind. These goals are: To clarify the connection between modern theories of literature and the longer tradition of philosophical inquiry from which these theories emerged. To provide students with basic understanding of terms and concepts central to the range of theoretical perspectives that guide contemporary scholars of literature. To allow students to interrogate and ultimately, through writing and class discussion, to evaluate these theoretical perspectives.