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ENGL246
Why Theory?
ENGL246 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 0 | Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; | No | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course will help students come to an understanding of
the function of theory in the discipline of English by
engaging the following questions: What is theory? How do I
read these immensely difficult texts? What do I do with them
once I have read them? We will find answers to these
questions will be found through reading intensively and
writing about short passages, working collectively to
develop interpretive strategies, and demystifying the
culture of academic high theory by interviewing its local
practitioners.
MAJOR READINGS
We will begin with the survey of theoretical
schools as described in Terry Eagleton's INTRODUCTION TO
LITERARY THEORY and other introductory materials. After we
have mastered these basics, the class as a whole will then
determine which theorists and theories they would like to
explore in greater detail and depth.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short (3-5 pp) papers
and at least two class presentations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course
satisfies the English Department's Theory requirement.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
ENGL201
- Section 01
- Zieman, K
- Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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