ENGL 3001 - Introduction to Literary Studies

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of “C” or better

This course introduces students to the reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills required for advanced study in English literary studies and for the enhanced appreciation of literature. Topics include literary history, theory, and criticism, literary genres, literary analysis, social context, and aesthetic experience. In addition to reading primary literary texts, students will read secondary texts dealing with a range of critical and theoretical approaches to literature.