ENG 225 - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas (3 CR.)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval. Examines a set of literary texts linked by a particular theme, with inquiry into the historical, cultural, and/or social contexts of the texts and the theme. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and intertextual study, as well as highlights an exploration of cultural ideas. Engages works of diverse genres, authors, and time periods. Specific themes will vary by section. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week.