DADES IDENTIFICATIVES 2006_07
Assignatura TEORIA LITERARIA ANGLOAMERICANA Codi 12142222
Ensenyament
Filologia Anglesa (2001)
 Cicle 2on
Descriptors Crèd. Crèd. teoria Crèd. pràctics Tipus Curs Període
6 4.5 1.5 Optativa Segon
Llengua d'impartició
Anglès
Departament Filologia Anglogermanica
Coordinador/a
RUSSELL BROWN, ELISABETH
 Adreça electrònica liz.russell@urv.cat
Professors/es
RUSSELL BROWN, ELISABETH
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Descripció general i informació rellevant This course will be based on a study of post-structuralist identity theories of the self and the city. Both are involved in a dialectical relationship, where identities are constructed not only psychically, socially but also sexually. Both have stories to tell, both embody space, colonise it, and are colonised by it. The self and the city engage in a process of constructing and deconstructing each other. This course looks at theories which discuss this process.

Objectius
This course will be based on a study of post-structuralist identity theories of the self and the city. Both are involved in a dialectical relationship, where identities are constructed not only psychically, socially but also sexually. Both have stories to tell, both embody space, colonise it, and are colonised by it. The self and the city engage in a process of constructing and deconstructing each other. This course looks at theories which discuss this process.

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You should not find it difficult to follow this course if you have already done an introductory course on literary theory. We shall mainly be looking at post-structuralist theories and applying them to texts and films. Hopefully you will find this course will help you to be critically conscious and aware.

Metodologia docent
Classes will be based on lectures, debates, the reading of texts and the viewing of films. I shall be sending you information on theory websites, articles, and bibliographical data via e-mail. It's essential, therefore, that you give me your e-mail address at the beginning of the course and that you consult it regularly. Regular class attendance is essential.

Metodologia avaluació
The grading system for the course will be based on: One group-presentation in class on a theoretical aspect of your choice: 30% One written short-question test based on your knowledge of contemporary theories: 20% One written assignment on a subject of your choice: 50%

Programa
Tema Subtema
The Post-Cartesian subject Language, identity, psychoanalysis.
Critique of Lacanian theories on identity. Julia Kristeva: Women, Psychoanalysis and Politics.
Luce Irigaray and the Feminine.
Hélène Cixous and "Ecriture Féminine"
Situating the Self: Standpoint theories.
Human and non-human bodies; body modification. Michel Foucault, Donna Haraway, Barbara Creed et al.
Real and unreal cities The city as a psychogeographical space. The city as a utopian/dystopian space.

Perfil de competències

Fonts d'informació
Bàsica

There will be a dossier of photocopied texts available in the photocopying room at the beginning of the semester. The dossier will contain poetry, theoretical texts and bibliography. In addition, I shall be sending you relevant articles and websites by e-mail. It is essential that you give me your e-mail address at the beginning of the course, and notify me if there is any change of address. The Library stocks a wide variety of books on critical theory. Many of the books are available in the sections on Feminism, Anthropology, Politics and English.
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