PHILOSOPHY 353 - Philosophy of Literature

Institution:

Connecticut College

Subject:

Description:

A critical study of traditional philosophic theories of language in its role in poetry and literature. Discussion will center on such issues as the origin of language, its expressive function, and its relation to philosophic thought in poetry and literature. Selected readings in the theory of language, the theory of poetics, and modern literary criticism. Open to junior and senior literature majors without prerequisite, and to juniors and seniors with credit for one semester in philosophy, or with permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 30 students. K. Pfefferkorn

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.