ENG296
Methods and Modes of Literary Study
English
BC
Subject code
ENG
Course Number
296
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
T. Pickens
Course Long Title
Methods and Modes of Literary Study
Description
This course introduces students to major trends, methodologies, and modes of inquiry in the field of literary study. Students identify and discuss the continuing significance of the formation of the Western canon (including counter responses to that formation), identify and demonstrate knowledge of the meaning of different literary genres, perform close readings of a given text, appreciate poetic form and experimentation, critically analyze a given text with reference to its historical significance, deploy theoretical concepts in relation to a given text, identify appropriate theoretical or digital methodologies to apply in different textual circumstances, and conduct research in the field.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years, Exclude Seniors