Spring 2020 - ENGL 364 E100

Literary Criticism: History, Theory, and Practice (4)

Class Number: 9063

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Recommended: ENGL 216.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The study and application of select literary theories.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course surveys literary and cultural theory of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with an eye to how it can be applied for literary analysis. In addition to foundational theorists such as Foucault, Lacan, Derrida, and Said, we will engage with current theoretical discussions, including disability studies, affect theory, and performance studies.

We will begin the semester by reading Jane Eyre, using it to ground our discussions of different theorists and critical lenses throughout the semester. However, you are encouraged to bring the course materials to bear on your own interests, and the final project for this semester will be open. To help you develop your ideas, you will be expected to complete a project proposal and give a short presentation about your topic during a mini-conference to be held during the last week of class.

Grading

  • Participation and Attendance 10%
  • Presentation 15%
  • Short Essay 20%
  • Participation in Mini-Conference 10%
  • Final Project Proposal and Project 45%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
ISBN: 9780141441146

Julie Rivkin and Michael Ryan, eds, Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction (3rd edition)
ISBN: 9781119061755

Department Undergraduate Notes:

IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.

For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.

Registrar Notes:

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