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₹6000
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Duration: 40 hours
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Delivery mode: Online
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Group size: Individual
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Instruction language:
English,
Hindi
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Certificate provided:
No
Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of literary theory and criticism, tracing its evolution from classical to contemporary approaches. Students will delve into key concepts, texts, and debates that have shaped literary analysis over the centuries.
Classical Criticism (Plato and Aristotle):
The course begins with an examination of classical criticism, focusing on the influential ideas of Plato and Aristotle. Students will study Plato's theory of mimesis and his views on the role of literature in society. They will also explore Aristotle's Poetics, which laid the foundation for much of Western literary criticism, including his concepts of tragedy, catharsis, and imitation.
Medieval and Renaissance Criticism:
Moving through history, the course will cover medieval and Renaissance theories of literature, including the allegorical interpretation of texts and the rise of humanism. Students will examine the works of critics such as Dante, Petrarch, and Sidney, gaining insights into the evolving understanding of literature in these periods.
Enlightenment and Romantic Criticism:
The course will then transition to Enlightenment and Romantic theories of literature, exploring the shift towards individualism, emotion, and imagination in literary criticism. Students will study the works of critics such as Johnson, Wordsworth, and Coleridge, examining their contributions to the field.
Modern and Contemporary Criticism:
The latter part of the course will focus on modern and contemporary literary theories, including formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, feminism, and postmodernism. Students will engage with key texts and ideas from critics such as Saussure, Barthes, Freud, Beauvoir, Derrida, and Foucault, among others.
Course Structure:
Duration: 2 months
Total Classes: 40 (20 classes per month)
Class Duration: 1 hour per class
Fee: 600/- per class
Outcome:
By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of the major theories and approaches to literary criticism, enabling them to critically analyze and interpret a wide range of literary texts.
Note:
First class (demo)- free class
The course schedule may be subject to adjustments based on the pace of learning and student engagement. Additional readings and assignments may be assigned to enhance the learning experience.