ENGL 339 - Method, Theory, & Genre

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

English

Description:

This course is an opportunity for students to examine closely one or more of the theoretical issues introduced in such classes as 269 and 330. Students will gain an understanding of theoretical approaches to literary study, methods of relating theory to works of literature, theories and conventions of genre, and the works of literary theorists. Possible topics include structuralism and poststructuralism, poetics, anthropology and literary theory, gender criticism, postcolonialism, and ecocriticism. This course fulfills the Theory requirement for English majors. Prerequisite: ENGL 269. (1-4)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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