Theory: Signs, Codes, and Representation

3-6 credits

Semiotic and sociocultural aspects of the linguistic turn in critical theory; can include such areas as structuralism, poststructuralism and deconstruction, speech act theory and performativity, assemblage theory, or new media semiotics. For ENGL courses at the 200- or 300- level, prior completion of at least one 100- level ENGL course is recommended. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.