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This module introduces students to some of the major developments in contemporary literary theory. It examines the relationship between such theoretical debates and contemporary politics and philosophy. Students will extend their knowledge of literary and cultural theory from second year, deepening their understanding of contemporary cultural and literary theory and examining the ways in which theory allows for an opening and questioning of the meaning of literary texts. Theoretical positions discussed in the module might include, but will not necessasrily be limited to, post-Marxism; intersectionalism; eco-criticism; the ‘ethical turn’; the posthuman.
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