ENG 290 – Foundations in Literary Criticism (3 credit hours)

Considers figures and schools of thought significant in the history of literary criticism. Required for all majors. (D)

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and texts in critical theory that expand our ways of reading and of writing about literature. Our discussions will focus on (1) building comfort with these concepts and (2) building awareness of how we understand and create meaning, in literature and art and in our lives. Texts will include readings in criticism and theory, poetry, and novels (including some choices you can make), as well as film, television, and the option to see other “texts” in your own life and to use them as part of assignments.

First Session Course:

• 10:50AM-12:30PM – Online – Synchronous, Pyke