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ENGL 311. Poetics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Discussion and application of basic critical tools for analysis of literature. Study of such features of poetry and prose fiction as prosody, diction, voice, tone, imagery, figurative language, point of view, narrative form, and character.
  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
  • Fall
  • Restriction: Limited to students in English Major Concentration, Literature Option.

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