English: Introduction to Theories and Methodologies of Literary Criticism

This course is an introduction to the study of a selection of literary theories and their associated methodologies of literary criticism from the turn of the twentieth century to the present. Students will examine and reflect upon representative theoretical schools, key concepts and associated methodologies for the scholarly analysis of literary texts in English. Emphasis will be placed on the practical methodological application of these theories on a selection of literary texts. The course is also aimed at providing students with the necessary foundation in literary theory and methodology of literary criticism that is required to write a bachelor’s degree thesis in literature.