ENGL 301

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

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, which might include (but are not limited to) critical race studies, environmental theory, 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. Restricted to English majors.

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ENGL 301 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
50625	Lecture-Discussion	C	10:00AM -10:50AM	MWF	104 English Building	Oh, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: FA25 ENGL 301 - Introduction to Critical Theory - Rebecca Oh - This course will examine the major theoretical and methodological approaches to literary and cultural studies that have evolved over the past few decades. Our readings will include some of the foundational texts of structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, feminist theory, queer theory, Marxism, critical race theory, and postcolonial studies. While we will consider how these theoretical approaches have reconfigured the goals and methods of literary studies, we will also critically assess their strengths, weaknesses, and implications for the social world. Finally, we will determine how best to “use” and engage with theory as we test their applications to several short works of literature and other cultural objects. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).
54605	Lecture-Discussion	M	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	21 Psychology Building	Gaedtke, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: FA25 ENGL 301 - Intro to Critical Theory - Andrew Gaedtke - This course will introduce students to major theoretical and methodological approaches to literary and cultural studies. Our readings will include some of the foundational texts of structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, Marxism, gender and sexuality studies, critical race theory, post-colonial theory, and disability studies. While we consider how these approaches can shape the goals and methods of literary analysis, we will also critically assess their practical implications. Finally, we will determine how best to engage with theory and incorporate it in our own writing and research as we test the application of these approaches to short works of literature. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).
50626	Lecture-Discussion	S	12:30PM -1:45PM	TR	1092 Lincoln Hall	Basu, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s).