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English 110B - Winter, 2014
Introduction to Modern Literary and Critical Theory
Class Information
Instructor:
Simpson, David
Time:
MWF 10:00-10:50
Location:
118 Olson
Description
This course will introduce students to some of the major modern developments in literary criticism and theory. Most of our time will be spent in the 20th century, but we will look back as appropriate to the past precursors of the recent debates. Students will gain at least an introduction to such theoretical traditions as structuralism and post-structuralism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, and formalism, and to their contribution to present-day developments in cultural and multicultural, feminist and gender studies. Students considering graduate school should take this course.
Grading
Based on attendance at class, participation in discussion sections, one or two papers, and a midterm and final examination. Quizzes may be given as appropriate.
Texts
The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism
, Leitch