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Identical coursesGender, Literature and Theory (B-KUL-F0XI3A)
Gilleir Anke (coordinator) | D'hoker Elke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Gilleir Anke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Masschelein Anneleen | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | LessMoreAims
Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to know the major figures and texts of feminist literary criticism, to understand the main stakes of this discipline and its historical and theoretical development. Students should be able to critically analyse and contextualise relevant theoretical and literary texts.
Previous knowledge
There is no specific preknowledge required for this course. It is advised to have an adequate understanding of English.
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Activities
5 ects. Gender, Literature and Theory - Part I (B-KUL-F0XI3a)
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First termD'hoker Elke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Gilleir Anke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Masschelein Anneleen | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | LessMoreContent
This course offers an introduction to the historical development of feminist literary theory, feminist literary criticism and gender studies since the 1970s. In addition, it zooms in on some crucial topics in these disciplines through a reading of relevant theoretical and literary texts. The central question in this respect concerns the representation of gender and gender relations in literature and the role of gendered differences and hierarchies in the literary system. Aspects of queer theory, feminist psychoanalysis and intersectional theory will also be addressed.
Course material
Used Course material: a reader with texts will be available at Alpha Copy.
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After an initial, introductory class, the classes will be structured around the reading and discussion of a selection of theoretical articles and literary texts. Students are expected to read articles and texts before classes.
Is also included in other courses
1 ects. Gender, Literature and Theory - Part II (B-KUL-F0XU9a)
EnglishFormat: LectureFirst termD'hoker Elke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Gilleir Anke | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | Masschelein Anneleen | Koziej Stephanie (substitute) | LessMoreFormat: more information
After an initial, introductory class, the classes will be structured around the reading and discussion of a selection of theoretical articles and literary texts.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Gender, Literature and Theory (B-KUL-F2XI3a)
Explanation
open book exam