LIT 300 - Literary Theory

Institution:

Southern New Hampshire University

Subject:

Literature

Description:

This course is an introduction to the major schools of contemporary critical theory, and an examination of principal exponents of these theories. The student will become familiar with the most important features of psychoanalytic criticism, Marxism and feminism and examine the meaning of structuralism and post-structuralism. In addition, the course affords an opportunity to practice applying the theories to specific literary texts. Not available every semester.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.snhu.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 668-2211

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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