ENG 275 - Theory & Methods of English Studies

1 course unit

An introduction to the practices, assumptions, and goals that differentiate English Studies from other approaches to texts; intended exclusively as a foundations course for current and prospective English majors and minors and requiring close readings of works in various genres in a pursuit of working definitions of literature and literariness. Questions addressed include: How do we distinguish literary work from other kinds of writing? What distinguishes literary complexity over simplicity? How do literary and critical practices evolve?Current and Prospective English majors and minors only.
Meets general academic requirements L and W and effective Fall 2013 HU and W.