Post-Structuralist Theory and Its Impact on Literary Criticism
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This exam assesses understanding of post-structuralist theory and its influence on literary criticism. Candidates will explore key concepts and their applications in analysis.
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Exam Details
Duration: 40 minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Literary Theory, Overview of Structuralism
Key Topics
- Post-Structuralism
- Deconstruction
- Intertextuality
- Literary Criticism
- Key Theorists
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss Post-Structuralist Theory
- Analyze Intertextual Relations
- Evaluate Deconstructive Approaches
- Critique Traditional Literary Theories
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The focus of this exam is on post-structuralist theory and its transformative impact on literary criticism. Candidates will explore key concepts such as deconstruction and intertextuality, and assess their implications for reading literature.
Post-structuralism critically challenges established meanings and emphasizes the fluidity of interpretation, reflecting broader cultural shifts in how literature is perceived. Understanding this movement is essential to contemporary literary analysis and education.
Through verbal questioning, candidates will demonstrate their grasp of post-structuralist theories, engaging in discussions about key texts and theorists, as well as applying these concepts to specific literary works.
Additionally, candidates may discuss the tension between post-structuralism and other literary theories, highlighting differing perspectives on meaning and interpretation.
Sample Questions
- How does deconstruction challenge traditional literary interpretations?
- In what ways does intertextuality affect our understanding of a text?
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