Contrary to the assumption that theories are designed to obscure or complicate things, theories seek to interpret and explain sociocultural structures, and illuminate the practices of everyday life we might otherwise take for granted. This course introduces the core questions of literary and cultural theory. Students will learn what thinking “theoretically” means, and will study ways of understanding the interrelationship between author, reader, text, and world. In order to enrol in this course, students must have successfully completed a minimum of three ENG courses. Lect: 3 hrs. Departmental consent required Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
