CO250 - Introduction to Literary Theory

Introductory examination of significant trends and movements in literary theory including such approaches as formalism and structuralism, post-structuralism, psychoanalytic approaches, theories of gender and sexuality, historical and materialist approaches, posthuman, and digital theories. Study of theoretical texts as well as literary works from a variety of cultural and linguistic traditions, exploring the ways in which theory informs possibilities of interpretation.

1 unit

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 1 Introduction to Literary Theory Mushira Habib Armstrong Hall 255 25 / 19 04/02/2025
Spring 2025 Block 6 Introduction to Literary Theory Mushira Habib Cossitt Hall 110E 25 / 5 04/02/2025
Spring 2026 Block 5 Introduction to Literary Theory TBA 25 / 25 04/02/2025
Spring 2026 Block 7 Introduction to Literary TBA 25 / 25 04/02/2025
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