Description
A background course in the interpretation of literature, with primary emphasis placed on practical approaches to the form, theory, and content of fiction and non-fiction prose, poetry and drama. Attention is given to the moral, psychological, sociological, formalistic, archetypal, criticism, with primary emphasis placed upon the origin and deveopment, nature, major proponents, and limitations of each approach. The lectures and readings will provide students with a background of the historical and philosophical basis of literary criticism. Prerequisites: ENGL 2332 and ENGL 2333.