Field of Literary and Textual Studies
English · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year
ENGL-2142 prerequisites
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- ENGL HONOURS BA IN ENGLISH
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Description
This course offers an in-depth introduction to, and practice in the skills of, literary and textual studies. Students explore the histories of literary and textual studies, including literary criticism and critical theories. They practice the skills of close reading and textual analysis, reading through the lenses of critical theories, researching, assembling bibliographies, and analyzing literary and cultural scholarship. Formats include oral presentation, seminar discussion, and formal, written, textual analysis.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) and permission of the Honours Chair or designate [prerequisite(s)].
Note
Written permission of the Honours Chair or designate is required. This course is compulsory for students entering the Honours program, open to students in the 4-year BA, and best taken soon after first-year English.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.