ECL · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU ECL 508W — Writing of Criticism
Theory and practice of literary criticism. Emphasis on the work of important critics and on development of student's own critical writing. Formerly numbered ENGL 508W. Satisfies the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) for students who get a minimum grade of C or Cr. Upper-division courses should only be taken by students who have completed 60 semester units or more. In exceptional cases, a student who has completed fewer than 60 units may enroll in upper division courses.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Six lower division units in literature or creative writing. Completion of lower division GE Area 1. Junior or senior standing.
- Six lower division units in literature or creative writing. Completion of lower division GE Area 1. Junior or senior standing.