Foundational study of the history, theory, and issues of a special topic in literary studies; topics may include race, popular culture, gender, or globalization.
Prereq: 10 qtr cr hrs or 6 cr hrs of English at 2000-3000 level, or permission of instructor. 5 qtr cr hrs in 367 or 3 cr hrs in 2367 in any subject is acceptable towards the 6 cr hrs. Not open to students with 15 qtr cr hrs or 9 sem cr hrs of 4585 (585.01) or CompStd 4564 (585.01). Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. Cross-listed in CompStd 4564.