ENGL 30103 Introduction to Literary Theory
Prerequisites: ENGL 10803, ENGL 20803, and at least one 10000- or 20000-level ENGL/WRIT/CRWT course. An introductory investigation into the peculiar aesthetic problems involved in reading and interpreting literary language. Particular attention is given to the tensions among literature, readers, and cultural contexts. Both traditional and contemporary approaches are examined. Readings range from folk tales to literary classics to recent writing in the philosophy of language. Students cannot receive credit for ENGL 55133 and ENGL 30103.