LIT 101Theory and Interpretation
Contemporary approaches to literary and cultural theory, with emphasis on how theoretical perspectives advance and broaden the reading of literary texts. Introduction to important new theoretical developments and their antecedents. Literature majors should complete this course as early as possible. Course topic changes; see the Class Search for the current topic.
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
- Topic: Knowledge, Power, Decolonization
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Steven Acad 150 | D. Bell | Open 0/78 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | ClassroomUnit 001 | C. Gomez-Rivas | Open 69/78 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Merrill Acad 102 | H. R. Cole | Open 52/78 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Merrill Acad 102 | V. Cooppan | Open 101/104 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Bell | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 67% | 12 |
| Camilo Gomez-Rivas | 3.1 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 20% | 6 |
| Hannah Cole | 5.0 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
| Vilashini Cooppan | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 48% | 48 |
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