ENGL3655 The Literary in Theory (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
ENGL3655 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in English and Writing. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 理论中的文学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: English and Writing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will introduce students to significant movements in modern and contemporary literary theory to think about what it means to speak of the literary. The unit of study begins by examining the question of literariness through its exposition and defence by a number of scholars.
ENGL3655 has 1 scored review: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars).
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Q: Is ENGL3655 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches ENGL3655, and when is it offered?
A: ENGL3655 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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