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The three courses required for the English major are English 120 (Language, Literature, and Culture), English 200 (Writers as Readers), and English 401 (Junior Independent Study). The courses, as a sequence, introduce students to concepts central to the study of written texts. The following resources can assist students in the study of textual creation and interpretation.
Links:The Problem of MeaningWhat Does It Mean to Interpret a text? What Are the Natures and Functions of Literature? Some Factors Affecting/Effecting the Reading of Texts The Differences Between Literary Criticism, Literary Theory, and 'Theory Itself' Some Characteristics of Contemporary Theory Authorial Intent: An Argument to Consider
General Literary Theory WebsitesUndergraduate Guide to Critical Theory by Dino. F. Felluga of Purdue University An introductory guide to theory. Contains definitions of New Historicism, Cultural Materialism, and Psychoanalysis. Also provides links to these subjects.Literary Resources by Jack Lynch Exclusive links to various sites pertaining to a wide range of subjects such as American Literature, Medieval Literature, Classical and Biblical Literature, et cetera. Sarah Zupko's Cultural Studies Center Contains links to bibliographies, journals, book reviews, theory, and more.
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