ENGL 3706 - Introduction to Literary Theory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41122,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Corey Andrews
Email: ceandrews@ysu.edu
Course Description
3706. Introduction to Literary Theory. Provides an introduction to literary theory and criticism for English majors, emphasizing the history and application of critical approaches to literature. By reading core works in literary theory, students will learn application of theoretical approaches to various texts. Prereq.: ENGL 1551 grade of "C" or higher. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, 3rd ed. | Leitch | 9780393602951 |
| Required | Literary Theory and Criticism: An Introduction, 2nd ed. | Stevens | 9781554815371 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Unit 1 (readings from the textbooks are available in the Unit 1 Reading Schedule folder) | The Ancient World | Weekly Quizzes |
| 8/31 | Unit 1 (see above) | The Ancient World | Weekly Quizzes |
| 9/7 | Unit 1 (see above) | The Middle Ages and the Renaissance | Weekly Quizzes |
| 9/14 | Unit 1 (see above) | The Middle Ages and the Renaissance | Weekly Quizzes Unit 1 Exam |
| 9/21 | Unit 2 (readings from the textbooks are available in the Unit 2 Reading Schedule folder) | The Enlightenment | Weekly Quizzes |
| 9/28 | Unit 2 (see above) | The Enlightenment | Weekly Quizzes |
| 10/5 | Unit 2 (see above) | The Enlightenment | Weekly Quizzes |
| 10/12 | Unit 2 (see above) | The Enlightenment | Weekly Quizzes Unit 2 Exam |
| 10/19 | Unit 3 (readings from the textbooks are available in the Unit 3 Reading Schedule folder) | The Nineteenth Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 10/26 | Unit 3 (see above) | The Nineteenth Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 11/2 | Unit 3 (see above) | The Twentieth Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 11/9 | Unit 3 (see above) | The Twentieth Century | Weekly Quizzes Unit 3 Exam |
| 11/16 | Unit 4 (readings from the textbooks are available in the Unit 4 Reading Schedule folder) | The Twentieth Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 11/23 | Unit 4 (see above) | The Twentieth Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 11/30 | Unit 4 (see above) | The Twenty-First Century | Weekly Quizzes |
| 12/7 | Unit 4 (see above) | The Twenty-First Century | Weekly Quizzes Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.