The course introduces the students to the scholarly discipline of literary studies to the basic tools, techniques, and frameworks. A survey of methods and key concepts and categories in literary studies, the course examines how texts (“literary” versus “non-literary”) are produced and read. It explores fundamental questions that relate to the nature of literature, the function of interpretation, and the uses of a broad range of forms of textual communications today. Organized around the most influential theoretical paradigms in literary studies, it encourages the students to appreciate the relevance of description and evaluation of literary works toward developing in them analytical and interpretive skills needed to engage with and produce close readings of texts. The intellectual and practical skills learned from this course may extend into digital literatures and new media, critical methodologies used in conjunction with current technologies.
Learning Outcome
- The students should be able to write an essay that draws on a range of critical concepts.
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AB LITERATURE, PHILIPPINES 