Understanding major modern theories such as structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, and postcolonialism. Examining how language, culture, ideology, and power shape the interpretation of literary texts. Applying multiple theoretical lenses to analyze poetry, fiction, drama, and media. Studying key thinkers like Barthes, Derrida, Foucault, Said, Spivak, Butler, and Eagleton. Engaging with current debates in literature, including identity, representation, canon, and digital humanities.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of major theories and critical approaches that have shaped literary studies from the mid-20th century to the present. It examines how contemporary thinkers interpret texts through diverse lenses such as structuralism, post-structuralism, deconstruction, feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, postcolonialism, ecocriticism, cultural studies, and digital humanities. Students will learn to apply these theories to various genres and develop the ability to analyze, critique, and create informed arguments about literature in modern contexts. The course encourages critical thinking, theoretical awareness, comparative interpretation, and engagement with current debates in the field.
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Dr.G.PRINCE RATHINA SINGH
