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Literary Theory I (B-KUL-V0AA5A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
4 ECTSDutch26 First term
N. |  Ghyselinck Zoë (substitute)
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Aims

  • This general course on literary theory provides an introduction to structuralist and postclassical narratology.
  • The lectures primarily aim at developing the students' skills in analysing fictional narratives with the help of narratological concepts.
  • A few lectures will be devoted to the conceptual apparatus for the analysis of poetry and drama.

 

Previous knowledge

No specific prerequisites.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
F0AA5A : Literary Theory I

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

4 ects. Literary Theory I (B-KUL-V0AA5a)

4 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture26 First term
N. |  Ghyselinck Zoë (substitute)
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Content

'Literary Theory I' is subdivided into three modules that deal with the theory of narrative fiction, poetry analysis and 
drama theory respectively. It is a general course, which means that it does not concentrate on specific types of literature  (e.g. French 
or Dutch literature; 18th century or contemporary literature) but on literature in general. The selected texts vary from the classics to present-day  literary experiments. Moreover, 'Literary Theory I' is both a general and an auxiliary course, for it is not limited to the study of national literatures. The concepts from literary theory will also prove useful in other courses dealing with literature or cultural studies.

The aim of  'Literary Theory I' is twofold. On the one hand, students gain insight into the dynamics of literature on a theoretical level.  On the other hand, students learn how to apply the theoretical concepts and methods to the analysis and interpretation of literary texts.

Course material

The study material consists of a textbook published by ACCO, a novella, and literary fragments in a text collection printed by ACCO.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Literary Theory I (B-KUL-V2AA5a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Multiple choice
Learning material : None

Explanation


Het examen bestaat uit drie onderdelen: een essayvraag op tien punten, een multiple choice gedeelte op twintig punten en vijf termen die de student bondig maar volledig moet toelichten, ook op tien punten.