ENG 298 Introduction to Literary Studies
Introduction to the basic formal and methodological elements of the study of literature, with an emphasis on close reading, explication and writing about different genres in the literary tradition. The focus is on reading and comprehension, via a combination of older as well as contemporary texts. Students are required to attend a theatrical performance and participate in an academic conference. Restricted to English BA and BS majors and English minors, except by permission of instructor. Prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level literature courses.
Credits
3