COMP 240
Introduction to Literary Theory Spring 2013
Division I Writing Skills
Cross-listed ENGL 230
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In this course we will debate the nature of literary meaning and explore the engagement of literature, theory, and culture. In thefirst half of the course we will explore such questions as, What determines the meaning of a text? Can an interpretation of a literary work be deemed true or false? In the second half of the course, we will read works by such authors as Frantz Fanon, Michel Foucault, and Judith Butlerand as we investigate therole of art in the construction and transformation of political subjectivities. The emphasis will be on exploring anddefending arguments on the issues in productive discussion and frequent short papers.
The Class: Format: discussion/seminar
Limit: 19
Expected: 19
Class#: 3600
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: several short papers amounting to 20 pages of writing and an in-class presentation
Prerequisites: a 100-level English course, or a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement examination in English Literature or a 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate
Enrollment Preferences: first-year students, sophomores, English majors who have yet to take a Gateway, and potential Comparative Literature majors
Distributions: Division I Writing Skills
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
COMP 240 Division I ENGL 230 Division I
Attributes: AMST Critical and Cultural Theory Electives
ENGL Criticism Courses
ENGL 200-level Gateway Courses

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