Literary Analysis

Catalog description

Pre-req: Completion of the Core Curriculum Research & Professional Writing requirement. The study of fiction, poetry, and drama written in English, with an emphasis on form. Students will develop their ability to closely analyze literary texts in multiple genres and write persuasive essays about them. This course teaches English majors and minors the formal analytical techniques needed for college-level literary study. Theme or focus may change by instructor. Required for admission to all other 300- and 400-level courses. Students must receive a C or better in this course for it to count towards the major.