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ENGL 359 The Poetics of the Image (3 credits)

Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

Overview

English (Arts) : This course examines contemporary debates about the aesthetic dimensions as well as social roles of pictorial, theatrical, cinematic, and other representations, the meanings, effects, and aesthetic significance of which depend on their having visually recognizable features.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Osterweil, Ara; Pearce, Molly (Winter)

  • 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.

  • Winter

  • Restriction: Limited to students in the English Major Concentration, Cultural Studies Option

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