EL 4400 - Critical Theory

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

Critical theory is perhaps the fastest-growing field of English study since 1980; students entering graduate programs in English now need to have knowledge of the subject. This course will include such classical theorists as Plato and Aristotle, but will focus mainly on 20th Century theory, from the "new" criticism of the 1950s through structuralism, deconstructionism, new historicism, and feminist historicism to current postcolonislist theory. Offered annually. Prerequisite: EMS

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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