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English 110B - Spring, 2021
Introduction to Modern Literary & Critical Theory
Class Information
Instructor:
Frederickson, Kathleen
Time:
TR 12:10-1:30
GE Areas:
Writing Experience
Description
110B examines key trends in critical theory from the late-19th century to the present. We will begin with a number theoretical traditions (Marxism, psychoanalysis, Frankfurt school criticism, structuralism/poststructuralism, critical race theory, feminist and queer theory), before turning to critics who work within these traditions in literary and cultural studies. 2/3 Synchronous; 1/3 Asynchronous
Grading
Two papers
Three quizzes/tests
Section assessment
Final
Texts
pdfs available on Canvas
