Module 4: Time, Space, and Intertextual Connections
The module explores the intricate connections between literature and its historical, social, and cultural contexts, emphasizing how texts engage in dialogues across time and space. It examines intertextuality, highlighting how literary works reference and reshape one another while addressing universal human issues. The thematic analysis of literature allows for a deeper understanding of shared human experiences and the evolution of ideas through various cultural lenses.
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What we have learnt
- Literary texts are shaped by their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
- Intertextual connections enhance the meaning and relevance of literature.
- Comparative thematic analysis reveals both universal and culturally specific concerns in literature.
Key Concepts
- -- Historical Context
- The significant events and social conditions during the time a text was created that influence its themes and narrative.
- -- Intertextuality
- The relationship between texts that shape their meanings through references, adaptations, and influences.
- -- Global Issues
- Universal human challenges addressed in literature that transcend cultural boundaries, such as social justice, environmental degradation, and identity.
- -- Comparative Thematic Analysis
- The practice of examining how different texts engage with shared themes to understand their similarities and differences.
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