CH 3952 - Approaches to Literature

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

Provides basic perspectives for studying Language and Literature. Topics to be considered include such questions as "what is literature?" "In what ways is it con- ditioned by the society and the culture that produced it?" "Who, if anyone, sets standards for what is beautiful, or good literature?" Readings from representative schools of criticism (structural and post-structural, historical, freudian, Marxist and Feminist) will assist students in developing their own interpretive styles and approaches. Offered annually.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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