Explaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this often daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies. Key features include: coverage of major theories including psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, lesbian/gay/queer theories, postcolonial theory, African American theory, and a new chapter on New Criticism (formalism) practical demonstrations of how to use these theories on…mehr
Explaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this often daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies. Key features include: coverage of major theories including psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, lesbian/gay/queer theories, postcolonial theory, African American theory, and a new chapter on New Criticism (formalism) practical demonstrations of how to use these theories on short literary works selected from canonical authors including William Faulkner and Alice Walker a new chapter on reader-response theory that shows students how to use their personal responses to literature while avoiding typical pitfalls new sections on cultural criticism for each chapter new 'further practice' and 'further reading' sections for each chapter a useful "next step" appendix that suggests additional literary titles for extra practice. Comprehensive, easy to use, and fully updated throughout, Using Critical Theory is the ideal first step for students beginning degrees in literature, composition and cultural studies.
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Lois Tyson is Professor of English at Grand Valley State University. She is the author of Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide and Learning for a Diverse World: Using Critical Theory to Read and Write about Literature.
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Preface for Instructors Acknowledgments 1. Critical Theory and You What Does Critical Theory Have to Do with Me? What Will I Learn about Critical Theory from This Book? Critical Theory and Cultural Criticism Three Questions about Interpretation Most Students Ask Why Feeling Confused Can Be a Good Sign 2.Using Concepts from Reader-Response Theory to Understand Our Own Literary Interpretations Why Should We Learn about Reader-Response Theory? Response Vehicles Personal Identification The Familiar Character The Familiar Plot Event The Familiar Setting Response Exercises Personal-Identification Exercise Familiar-Character Exercise Familiar-Plot-Event Exercise Familiar-Setting Exercise How Our Personal Responses Can Help or Hinder Interpretation Using Our Personal Responses to Generate Paper Topics Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Reader-Response Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Exercises for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 3.Using Concepts from New Critical Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about New Critical Theory? Basic Concepts Theme Formal Elements Unity Close Reading and Textual Evidence Interpretation Exercises Appreciating the Importance of Tradition: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Recognizing the Presence of Death: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding the Power of Alienation: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Respecting the Importance of Nonconformity: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Responding to the Challenge of the Unknown: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over New Critical Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 4.Using Concepts from Psychoanalytic Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Psychoanalytic Theory? Basic Concepts The Family Repression and the Unconscious The Defenses Core Issues Dream Symbolism Interpretation Exercises Analyzing Characters' Dysfunctional Behavior: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Exploring a Character's Insanity: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding Dream Images in Literature: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog" Recognizing a Character's Self-Healing: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Using Psychoanalytic Concepts in Service of Other Theories: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Psychoanalytic Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 5.Using Concepts from Marxist Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Marxist Theory? Basic Concepts Classism Capitalism Capitalist Ideologies Competition Commodification The American Dream Rugged Individualism Religion Interpretation Exercises Understanding the Operations of Capitalism: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Recognizing the Operations of the American Dream: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Analyzing the Operations of Classism: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Resisting Classism: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Learning When Not to Use Marxist Concepts: Resisting the Temptation to Interpret "I started Early-Took my Dog" Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Marxist Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 6.Using Concepts from Feminist Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Feminist Theory? Basic Concepts Patriarchy Traditional Gender Roles The Objectification of Women Sexism The "Cult of 'True Womanhood'" Interpretation Exercises Rejecting the Objectification of Women: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Resisting Patriarchal Ideology: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Recognizing a Conflicted Attitude toward Patriarchy: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Analyzing a Sexist Text: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding Patriarchy's Psychological Oppression of Women: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog" Food for Further Thought Thinking I
1. Critical theory and you 2. Using concepts from reader-response theory to understand our own literary interpretations 3. Using concepts from New Critical theory to understand literature 4. Using concepts from psychoanalytic theory to understand literature 5. Using concepts from Marxist theory to understand literature 6. Using concepts from feminist theory to understand literature 7. Using concepts from lesbian, gay, and queer theories to understand literature 8. Using concepts from African American theory to understand literature 9. Using concepts from postcolonial theory to understand literature 10. Holding on to what you've learned Appendices
Preface for Instructors Acknowledgments 1. Critical Theory and You What Does Critical Theory Have to Do with Me? What Will I Learn about Critical Theory from This Book? Critical Theory and Cultural Criticism Three Questions about Interpretation Most Students Ask Why Feeling Confused Can Be a Good Sign 2.Using Concepts from Reader-Response Theory to Understand Our Own Literary Interpretations Why Should We Learn about Reader-Response Theory? Response Vehicles Personal Identification The Familiar Character The Familiar Plot Event The Familiar Setting Response Exercises Personal-Identification Exercise Familiar-Character Exercise Familiar-Plot-Event Exercise Familiar-Setting Exercise How Our Personal Responses Can Help or Hinder Interpretation Using Our Personal Responses to Generate Paper Topics Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Reader-Response Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Exercises for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 3.Using Concepts from New Critical Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about New Critical Theory? Basic Concepts Theme Formal Elements Unity Close Reading and Textual Evidence Interpretation Exercises Appreciating the Importance of Tradition: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Recognizing the Presence of Death: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding the Power of Alienation: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Respecting the Importance of Nonconformity: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Responding to the Challenge of the Unknown: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over New Critical Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 4.Using Concepts from Psychoanalytic Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Psychoanalytic Theory? Basic Concepts The Family Repression and the Unconscious The Defenses Core Issues Dream Symbolism Interpretation Exercises Analyzing Characters' Dysfunctional Behavior: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Exploring a Character's Insanity: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding Dream Images in Literature: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog" Recognizing a Character's Self-Healing: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Using Psychoanalytic Concepts in Service of Other Theories: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Psychoanalytic Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 5.Using Concepts from Marxist Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Marxist Theory? Basic Concepts Classism Capitalism Capitalist Ideologies Competition Commodification The American Dream Rugged Individualism Religion Interpretation Exercises Understanding the Operations of Capitalism: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Recognizing the Operations of the American Dream: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Analyzing the Operations of Classism: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Resisting Classism: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Learning When Not to Use Marxist Concepts: Resisting the Temptation to Interpret "I started Early-Took my Dog" Food for Further Thought Thinking It Over Marxist Theory and Cultural Criticism Taking the Next Step Questions for Further Practice Suggestions for Further Reading 6.Using Concepts from Feminist Theory to Understand Literature Why Should We Learn about Feminist Theory? Basic Concepts Patriarchy Traditional Gender Roles The Objectification of Women Sexism The "Cult of 'True Womanhood'" Interpretation Exercises Rejecting the Objectification of Women: Interpreting "The Battle Royal" Resisting Patriarchal Ideology: Interpreting "Don't Explain" Recognizing a Conflicted Attitude toward Patriarchy: Interpreting "Everyday Use" Analyzing a Sexist Text: Interpreting "A Rose for Emily" Understanding Patriarchy's Psychological Oppression of Women: Interpreting "I started Early-Took my Dog" Food for Further Thought Thinking I
1. Critical theory and you 2. Using concepts from reader-response theory to understand our own literary interpretations 3. Using concepts from New Critical theory to understand literature 4. Using concepts from psychoanalytic theory to understand literature 5. Using concepts from Marxist theory to understand literature 6. Using concepts from feminist theory to understand literature 7. Using concepts from lesbian, gay, and queer theories to understand literature 8. Using concepts from African American theory to understand literature 9. Using concepts from postcolonial theory to understand literature 10. Holding on to what you've learned Appendices
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