ENGL 500

Fall 2025

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10
Intro to Criticism & Research
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Credit: 4 hours.

Introductory course in methods and techniques in research and literary criticism.

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30190
Lecture-Discussion
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12:30PM -2:50PM
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307 English Building
Oh, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Section Info:
FA25 ENGL 500 - Introduction to Criticism and Research - Rebecca Oh - This course will examine the major theoretical and methodological approaches to literary and cultural studies that have evolved over the last several decades. Our readings will include some of the foundational texts of structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, gender and sexuality studies, Marxism, queer theory, critical race theory, postcolonial studies, and ecocriticism. While we will consider how these theoretical approaches have configured the goals and methods of literary studies, we will also critically assess their strengths, weaknesses, and implications for academia and the social world. Finally, we will determine how best to “use” and engage with theory in our own writing and research.
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Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
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