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Module 6: Advanced Literary and Contextual Studies (HL & SL)

This module provides an advanced exploration of literary analysis, focusing on complex theoretical frameworks such as Feminist Theory, Marxist Theory, and Postcolonial Theory. It also emphasizes the importance of intertextuality, the debate between authorial intent and reader response, and the impact of societal contexts on literary interpretation. Ultimately, the content encourages sophisticated critical engagement with texts, revealing nuanced understandings of their meanings and implications.

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  • 6

    Advanced Literary And Contextual Studies (Hl & Sl)

    This module facilitates a rigorous exploration of advanced literary analysis, focusing on theoretical frameworks, intertextuality, and the complexities of reading and interpreting texts.

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  • 6.1

    Literary Theories, Intertextuality, And Meaning-Making: Advanced Critical Engagements

    This section delves into advanced literary theories, intertextuality, and the construction of meaning, emphasizing the complexity of literary interpretation and the critical engagement with texts.

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  • 6.1.1

    Literary Theory In Practice

    Literary theory serves as a multifaceted framework for interpreting literature, enabling readers to explore texts from diverse critical perspectives.

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  • 6.1.1.1

    Feminist Theory

    Feminist Theory in literary studies critically examines gender representation and the ideologies underpinning these presentations, highlighting the influence of patriarchal power.

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  • 6.1.1.2

    Marxist Theory

    This section examines Marxist literary theory, emphasizing how literature reflects and critiques socio-economic structures and class relations.

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  • 6.1.1.3

    Postcolonial Theory

    Postcolonial Theory examines the cultural legacies of colonialism and imperialism, highlighting power dynamics and the representation of marginalized voices in literature.

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  • 6.2

    Intertextuality And Allusion

    This section explores the concepts of intertextuality—the interconnectedness of literary works—and allusion, focusing on how texts refer to and transform existing narratives to enhance meaning.

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  • 6.2.1

    Advanced Analysis Of Intertextuality And Allusion

    This section explores the intricate relationship between texts through intertextuality and allusion, emphasizing their significance in literary analysis.

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  • 6.3

    Authorial Intent Vs. Reader Response: Debating The Locus Of Meaning

    This section explores whether meaning in literature is determined by the author's intentions or constructed by the reader's interpretation.

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  • 6.3.1

    Authorial Intent

    This section examines the debate between the importance of authorial intent and reader response in literary analysis.

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  • 6.3.1.1

    The Intentional Fallacy

    The section delves into the debate surrounding authorial intent in literary criticism, particularly critiquing the relevance of the author's intended meaning versus the reader's interpretation.

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  • 6.3.1.2

    Unconscious Intentions

    This section discusses the concept of unconscious intentions within literary analysis, particularly in how they influence authorial intent and the reading experience, emphasizing the complexity of meaning-making in texts.

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  • 6.3.1.3

    Evolving Intentions

    This section examines the dynamic interplay between authorial intent and reader response in literary meaning-making.

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  • 6.3.1.4

    Textual Autonomy

    This section discusses the relationship between authorial intent and reader interpretation, highlighting how texts achieve autonomy from their authors' intentions.

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  • 6.3.1.5

    Ambiguity And Irony

    This section explores the relationships between authorial intent and reader response, highlighting the complexities of ambiguity and irony in literary texts.

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  • 6.3.2

    Reader Response Theory

    Reader Response Theory emphasizes the active role of the reader in constructing meaning from a text, contrasting with the idea that meaning is solely determined by the author's intent.

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  • 6.3.2.1

    The Implied Reader

    This section discusses Reader Response Theory, focusing on the concept of the implied reader, which considers how texts anticipate the responses of their audience.

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  • 6.3.2.2

    Interpretive Communities

    This section explores the concept of interpretive communities, emphasizing how a reader's background influences their understanding of texts.

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  • 6.3.2.3

    Horizon Of Expectations

    The 'Horizon of Expectations' refers to the set of assumptions and cultural contexts that readers bring to a text, influencing their interpretation and understanding.

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  • 6.3.2.4

    The Act Of Reading

    This section explores the dynamic interaction between the authorial intent and the reader's response in constructing meaning within literary texts.

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  • 6.4

    Language, Representation, And Context: Deeper Societal And Cultural Engagements

    This section explores the intricate power of language, the ethics of representation, and the influence of context in literary texts.

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  • 6.4.1

    The Power Of Language And Persuasion

    This section examines the influence of language as a powerful tool for shaping thought and action through the analysis of rhetoric, propaganda, and manipulation.

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  • 6.4.1.1

    Rhetoric

    This section explores advanced rhetoric in literature, emphasizing language's power and its implications in textual interpretation.

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  • 6.4.1.2

    Propaganda

    This section examines the nature and techniques of propaganda as a specialized form of communication designed to influence public opinion.

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  • 6.4.1.3

    Manipulation

    This section explores the concept of manipulation in literature, focusing on how language can be used to influence characters and readers.

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  • 6.4.2

    Representation And Voice

    This section explores how literary texts construct reality through representation, voice, and perspective, examining who is depicted and the implications of these portrayals.

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  • 6.4.2.1

    Representation

    This section explores how literary texts actively construct realities through representation, examining the implications of voice, perspective, and the socio-cultural context.

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  • 6.4.2.2

    Voice

    This section explores the concept of voice in literature, emphasizing its role in shaping identity, perspective, and representation.

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  • 6.4.2.3

    Perspective

    This section explores the significance of perspective in literary analysis, examining how different viewpoints shape meaning and representation in texts.

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  • 6.4.3

    The Role Of Context

    This section emphasizes the vital importance of understanding the historical, social, and cultural context of literary texts for nuanced interpretation.

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  • 6.4.3.1

    Historical Context

    This section elaborates on the critical importance of analyzing literary texts through their historical contexts.

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  • 6.4.3.2

    Social Context

    This section explores the social context of literature, emphasizing how societal norms, values, and historical events shape the creation and interpretation of texts.

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  • 6.4.3.3

    Cultural Context

    This section examines how cultural context influences literary interpretation and production, highlighting its implications on meaning-making.

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What we have learnt

  • Literary theory offers vari...
  • Intertextuality shows how t...
  • The role of context, includ...

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