COML 5533 - Literary Criticism and Theory (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
An historical survey of literary criticism and theory from antiquity to modern times. Literary criticism considers issues important for all students of literature, such as the value of poetry in our world, the power of poets to represent reality or truth, and the sources of poetic inspiration. This course also delves into the subject of aesthetics, the nature of beauty, and the variety of forces that impact how humans respond to literature.

Prerequisite(s): COML 2531.
Cross Listing(s): ENGL 5533.
Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable