Critical Theory
English · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
ENGL-4110 prerequisites
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- ENGL HONOURS BA IN ENGLISH
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Description
This course explores current trends in critical, cultural, and literary theory. Possible areas of inquiry include Marxism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, reader response, poststructuralism, deconstruction, feminism, queer theory, critical race theory, postmodernism, and postcolonialism.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)]; 12 credit hours of English at the 2000-level or above; Course may be taken in previous semester(s) (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
Note
This course may be repeated for credit once when the topic varies.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.