Structuralism and Post-Structuralism
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Structuralism and Post-Structuralism

Examining the shift from structuralist systems of meaning to post-structuralist deconstruction. Students analyze texts for underlying structures and inherent contradictions.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H3 Literature AO2: Analyze literary features and their effectsSEAB H3 Literature AO5: Engage with critical readings

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Examining the shift from structuralist systems of meaning to post-structuralist deconstruction. Students analyze texts for underlying structures and inherent contradictions.

Key Questions

  1. How do texts construct meaning through binary oppositions?
  2. What happens when a text's structure is deconstructed?
  3. How does language shape reality?

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