Critical Lenses and Literary Theory
Introduction to applying various critical lenses, such as feminist, Marxist, or post-colonial theories, to literary texts. Students develop multiple interpretations of a single text.
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Introduction to applying various critical lenses, such as feminist, Marxist, or post-colonial theories, to literary texts. Students develop multiple interpretations of a single text.
Key Questions
- How does applying a critical lens alter our reading of a text?
- What is the value of reading a text from a marginalised perspective?
- How do different theories highlight different textual elements?
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