Literary Criticism & Critical Theory (ENGL2405)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
1L 1.5T
Prerequisite
#4 from Arts schedule
Recommended prerequisite
The gateway course ENGL1800 (Literary Classics: Texts and Traditions) is highly recommended, along with one of ENGL1500 (Contemporary Literature: Reading and Writing) or ENGL1100 (Introduction to Australian Literature).
Restricted
Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Assessment methods
Reflection, essays, take-home test, attendance & participation
Course enquiries
Doctor Nick Lord (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course examines the work of some major literary theorists and critics from the mid-19th century to more recent times; the focus is on British, American and European critics and theorists. The course will familiarize you with some of the main themes and currents of literary theory, and give some scope for students to explore issues of particular interest to them. NOTE: Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
