eng3hsa literary theory
LITERARY THEORY
ENG3HSA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of the subject is to examine the state of the discipline (English; Literary Criticism and Theory) at the present time. Emphasis is mainly on developments in theory and practice since the 1970s, via a study of articles in The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. These articles will be what is chiefly discussed from week to week. Assignments will also be based on this material, though you will often be allowed/invited/encouraged to range more widely. The lectures won't always focus directly on the articles in the Norton. By the end of the subject, you should have gained more skill and confidence in reading contemporary criticism and you should have moved towards your own reasoned positions on certain of its main tendencies and problems. You should have a basic knowledge of the field of contemporary literary criticism and theory and should be equipped for fourth year work, should you be admitted into fourth year honours.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Salzman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites At least 30cp of first-year English subjects with a 75% average in English subjects, or, co-ordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject for intending English Honours students.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Norton anthology of theory and criticism, | Prescribed | Leitch, V et al., 2001 | NORTON |
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