Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to foundational knowledge and skills for the advanced study of literature and culture. The course fosters understanding of the importance of historical and intellectual contexts for literary and cultural studies and an appreciation for diverse literary genres and forms of cultural expression. Facility for critical work with literary and cultural texts is developed through expanding students' knowledge of basic literary terminology and acquainting them with various cultural theories. Students also gain practice conducting close textual analyses and researching and writing about literary and cultural texts. Focus may vary by instructor. Prerequisite: one of the following; ENG 200 , ENG 201 , ENG 202 , ENG 203 , ENG 204 , ENG 205 , or ENG 206 . Offered Fall, Spring.