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Identical coursesLiterary Theory II (B-KUL-F0AA6A)
Aims
After providing an elementary set of concepts and tools for the analysis of texts in the first year, a more systematic reflection on literature as a social and cultural phenomenon is aimed at in this, second year.
Previous knowledge
The students have a certain experience with literary texts, literary history, and with the certain issues within literary theory.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
V0AA6A : Literary Theory II
Is included in these courses of study
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Linguistics and Literature (60 sp.) and Master of Teaching in Languages (120 sp.) (Leuven) 32 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Linguistics and Literature and Master of Teaching in Languages (Leuven) 28 ects.
- Bachelor of Linguistics and Literature (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Western Literature (Leuven) (New programme as from 2017-2018) 16 ects.
- Bachelor of Linguistics and Literature (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 180 ects.
Activities
4 ects. Literary Theory II (B-KUL-F0AA6a)
Content
Literary Theory II provides a survey of the most important theories developed from ca. 1900 onward to explain and analyse the diversity and complexity of literature. Questions that are discussed, among others, include: What is "literature"? What is reading? In what way does literary language differ from ordinary language? How does literature relate to society? What does it teach us about ourselves? And what can we learn about history from literature?
As the course progresses, students also become acquainted with canonical texts within literary theory.