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Introduction to Literary Studies

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 McCormack M02-0206 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0206
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces students to the practice of literary studies, with a particular emphasis on the skills involved in close reading and analytical writing. Through an exploration of fiction, drama, and poetry, students will develop the capacity to consider texts in their historical and cultural contexts as well as to apply a range of critical frameworks. Ultimately, this course will equip students with a set of tools for interpretation and techniques for writing effectively about literature that will serve them throughout the English major.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0206

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Christopher Craig

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.