Critical Theory in Eng Studies

This course introduces students to cultural, literary and rhetorical theories and their application to a variety of fields within English studies. Attention will be given to theories such as poststructuralism, rhetorical theory, Marxism, gender and queer theory and psychoanalysis. Students will read primary theoretical texts and read and write scholarship applying theory to several fields in English studies, including literature, film, rhetoric and composition. Offered annually.