Literary Theory and Criticism 1: The Critical Tradition

Literary Theory and Criticism 1: The Critical Tradition
Historical survey from Plato to the early twentieth century.
ENGL
451
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesENGL 251 & ENGL 295; Engl 291; either Engl 292 & 293, or Engl 294.
 TaughtFall, Spring Contact Department, Summer Contact Department
 ProgramsContaining ENGL 451
Course Outcomes

Critical Reading

Students will analyze and demonstrate a sound knowledge of a selection of primary and secondary documents related to the historical development of literary theory.

Research and Writing Skills

Students will form a research strategy, independently locate relevant digital and print sources, and draw upon these to develop an effective written argument, and they will produce polished, competent, formal writing, free from distracting errors in mechanics, syntax, and formatting, and in accordance with MLA formatting and citation guidelines.