This course is an introduction to the major currents of thought in literary theory and approaches in literary criticism. This module is divided into lectures in which students are provided with theoretical background, and sessions which will be devoted to practical analyses of literary texts. 

The major aims of this course are:

2. It familiarizes students with the basic concepts in literary theory.

3. It introduces students to the major theory and approaches in literary criticism.

4. It helps and guides to implement different critical theories and approaches in the interpretation of literary texts.