Themes from Theory of Literature
Objectives
a) To discuss literary theory concepts
b) To acquire skill methods on theory
c) Knowledge and argumentation practice on literary terms.
General characterization
Code
722091106
Credits
10.0
Responsible teacher
Humberto Carlos Catita Palma Brito
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - 280
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Non applicable
Bibliography
Milan Kundera, A Arte do Romance
Walter Benjamin, “Sobre o conceito de história”
Jean François Lyotard : O Pós-moderno Explicado às Crianças, Publicações Dom Quixote, Lisboa, 1987
-L’inhumain. Causeries sur le temps, Galilée, Paris, 1988. Textos : «Avant-propos : de l’humain», « Si l’on peut penser sans corps» «Réécrire la modernité»
Teaching method
Through theoretical exposition and textual analysis this seminar will discuss conceptual, historical and rethorical questions concerning the texts and topics to be discussed in class. The students will be encouraged to elaborate on their views on such texts and topics, and they will be required to make one presentation in class.
Evaluation method
Evaluation method - for a final essay [4500-6000 words](70%), for a presentation in class.(30%)
Subject matter
This seminar will discuss the search for «impersonality» of style in realism and modernism, in literature, poetry, and photography, as well as the philosophical and artistic context from which it ensues. It will also discuss some of the implications and paradoxes of such «impersonality» of style, and one of its recurrent figures: the notion of «automatism» in literature and art.
Programs
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