ENG 120-01 - Literary Analysis

4 credits (Fall and Spring)

In this course, students develop their ability to analyze literary works (including novels, plays, poetry, and film) by engaging with a variety of theoretical methods (including Formalism, Feminism, Marxism, and Deconstruction). Lectures and discussions will cultivate a knowledge of genres, styles, and cultural contexts that inform acts of interpretation. In writing assignments, students will be asked to demonstrate fluency in the protocols of literary analysis, which include: presenting and synthesizing evidence, scrutinizing poetic language, and incorporating literary terminology and theoretical frameworks. Students will practice the collaborative process of interpretation in discussions and weekly online postings, compose three short analytical essays, and take a midterm and final exam dealing with terminology, historical contexts, and reading comprehension.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Mangano