ENG 486 - History of Literary Criticism and Critical Theory

3 CR

A study of literary criticism and theory from Plato to the present day critical theorists. Following a brief introduction to the methods and practices of critics in the Classic, Neo-Classic, and Romantic periods, the course will focus on twentieth century critical theories. Specific theories to be studied may include structuralism, psychoanalytic theory, Marxist criticism, deconstruction, feminist theory, and the new historicism.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102W and any 300-level English course.