ENGLISH 229

Literary Theory and Critical Practice

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for ENGLISH 229.

Description

Examines the concerns and methods of contemporary criticism through a selection of key concepts central to the study of literature. We explore the history of these concepts, the theoretical issues they raise, and the reading strategies they permit. The emphasis is on literary theory as a resource that opens out possibilities for critical practice.

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Availability 2022

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ENGLISH 229: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at stage one in English

Restrictions

English 329, English 230