Literary Theory for English Studies

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Literary Theory for English Studies
Leerdoelen	On completion of this module a student should have: a critical and self-critical understanding of key concepts in the study of literature: authority, language, gender, sexuality, class, and history; - an understanding of some key theoretical and critical texts in the study of literature the ability to analyse literary texts using appropriate literary theoretical concepts; - the ability to express their knowledge and understanding clearly in written and oral forms
Omschrijving	This course introduces students to some fundamental concepts in the study of English literature and to the critical approaches that can be used to understand and analyse these concepts. It aims to prepare students for working on literary texts at university level, giving them the tools and concepts necessary to reflect upon the terms they use when discussing literary works. It also explicitly relates the study of literature to wider social and political issues including gender, sex, class and ethnicity - as well as to other, cognate disciplines, such as history, theoretical linguistics, the arts and media.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege
Toetsvorm	essay, schriftelijk tentamen
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	dr. K. de Vries
Docent(en)	dr. K. de Vries , NN , A.G.J.C. Williams, MA.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism (3rd edition) Vincent B. Leitch et al.eds. 9780393602951 ca. €  46,00 Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory, Fourth edition, Manchester University Press, 2017 Barry, P. 9781526121790 ca. €  15,00
Entreevoorwaarden	None
Opmerkingen	This module can also be taken as an elective and Open Module. Major students take precedence.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Course units for exchange students 3 semester II b keuze Ba English Language and Culture 1 semester II b verplicht Ba Open colleges Letteren - semester II b keuze