Engl 170:
The Practice of Criticism

Introduction to the interpretation and analysis of literature, as well as to the abstract principles and assumptions that underlie all efforts to represent the meaning, structure, and value of texts. In classroom discussions and short essay assignments, students undertake critical readings of texts from a variety of genres (poetry, novel, drama, etc.), while examining how critical controversy emerges from the different theoretical commitments and preconceptions of readers. This course is a prerequisite for any 300-level English literature course taken for the English major or concentration.

Engl 237:
Voices & Perspectives:

An exploration of diversity in literary and cinematic traditions. The texts will be studied in the context of such factors as class, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and/or ability. (May be taken for credit twice.)

Engl 358:
Major Authors:

Comprehensive studies of the works of from one to three authors. (May be taken for credit twice under different subtitles.) Prerequisites: ENGL 170.