Authorship and Intentionality
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Authorship and Intentionality

Students debate the relevance of authorial intent in literary interpretation, referencing concepts like the 'Death of the Author'. They explore the ethical responsibilities of the writer.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH3.LO1: Demonstrate independent and critical reading of literary texts.H3.LO3: Apply appropriate literary theories and concepts.

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Students debate the relevance of authorial intent in literary interpretation, referencing concepts like the 'Death of the Author'. They explore the ethical responsibilities of the writer.

Key Questions

  1. Does the author's intention matter when interpreting a text?
  2. What are the ethical responsibilities of a writer?
  3. How does biographical context influence our reading?

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