ENGL 301

Spring 2023 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 17-May 3

Introduction to Critical Theory

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Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the critical frameworks and methods that have had the greatest impact on the field of literary studies. Students will read, discuss, and write about numerous theoretical approaches, including (but not limited to) critical race studies, ecocriticism, feminism, Marxism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, psychoanalysis, queer theory, and structuralism. No previous background with theory is required.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Composition I requirement; one year of college literature or consent of instructor. For majors only.

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ENGL 301 class schedule data for spring 2023
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
48565	Lecture-Discussion	D	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Davenport Hall	Fadely, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/23-05/03/23 Section Info: SP23 ENGL 301 - Patrick Fadely: ENGL 301 offers an introductory survey of major developments in Critical Theory, with an emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. There are two main goals for this course: first, to present an overview of the authors, concepts, and movements that make up the canon of theory; and second, to provide a supportive, structured space in which you can practice reading and making sense of theoretical texts. For some of you, this class will be your first such encounter with the texts of major writers like Marx, Freud, and Butler. But be at ease: there is no expectation that anyone needs to master these texts. All that is required to succeed is a willingness to read with an open mind and the dedication to stay with the material. Reading theory can be a rewarding, illuminating, and even exhilarating experience, even if it can sometimes be difficult. The structure of this course tries to maximize the former set of responses by giving you room to discover for yourselves what Theory has to say, and to respond inquisitively and creatively to what interests you. Non-majors who wish to take ENGL 301 may email englishadvising@illinois.edu to request an override. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).
48564	Online	Q	12:30PM -1:45PM	TR	n.a.	Prendergast, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/23-05/03/23 Section Info: SP23 ENGL 301 - Non-majors who wish to take ENGL 301 may email englishadvising@illinois.edu to request an override. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).
48566	Lecture-Discussion	S	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	English Building	Basu, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/23-05/03/23 Section Info: SP23 ENGL 301: Introduction to Critical Theory Non-majors who wish to take ENGL 301 may email englishadvising@illinois.edu to request an override. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).