English 110B - Fall, 2022

Introduction to Modern Literary & Critical Theory

Class Information

Instructor: Frederickson, Kathleen
Time: MWF 1:10-2:00
Location: 115 Hutchison
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.

Grading

2 papers
midterm
final
section assessment

Texts

pdfs available on Canvas