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Course No: ENGL.4290-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13828; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
A solid introduction to major trends in contemporary critical theory. Emphasis on producing a sample critical paper treating one or more current critical approaches to reading a literary text.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ENGL.1010/1020 pre-req
- Section Notes: P: ENGL.1020. This course introduces students to major theoretical movements since 1900, including structuralism, psychoanalytic theory, Marxism, cultural studies, feminism, historicism, post-colonial studies, post-structuralism, postmodernism and queer theory. Students will gain knowledge of key theoretical terms and concepts, and will learn to apply those concepts to develop analyses of literature, culture and society. Coursework includes weekly discussion posts, two tests and a final exam. ;
- Core Codes: AH, AIL
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Natalie Houston
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Dec 09
- Chat Hours: Mon 6-7pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1140
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: B.A. in English, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts
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