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Module 1 Lit Crit

This document provides an introduction to literary criticism. It begins by discussing some fundamental problems in defining when a literary text begins. It then provides an overview of the origins of literary criticism in Aristotle's seven causes. Next, it defines literary criticism as an attempt to interpret and evaluate an author's work by analyzing its meaning, structure, style, and worth compared to other works. Finally, it lists several purposes of literary criticism, such as helping readers understand works, discovering principles of good literature, and establishing standards for evaluating literature.

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Module 1 Lit Crit

This document provides an introduction to literary criticism. It begins by discussing some fundamental problems in defining when a literary text begins. It then provides an overview of the origins of literary criticism in Aristotle's seven causes. Next, it defines literary criticism as an attempt to interpret and evaluate an author's work by analyzing its meaning, structure, style, and worth compared to other works. Finally, it lists several purposes of literary criticism, such as helping readers understand works, discovering principles of good literature, and establishing standards for evaluating literature.

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MODULE

1
LITERARY

CRITICISM
INTRODUCTION
TO
MODULE 1

Hello future educators!


Welcome to Literary Criticism Module 1. In here, we will start our journey in dealing with
the world of literature by analyzing and applying varied theories, methods and approaches
to its unlock meaning. The study of literature is indispensable because it exposes students
to meaningful contexts that are replete with descriptive language and interesting characters
(Van, T.T.M, 2009). Consequently, Literary Criticism is line with teaching literature to the
L2 learners for it develops learner’s English language skills by appealing to their
imagination, developing cultural awareness, and encouraging critical thinking about plots,
themes, and characters. In this first module we will gather information about Literary
Criticism and its purpose, overview of Literary Theories and definition of terms in
Literary Criticism.

At the end of this module you will be able to attain the


following goals:

 Determine the meaning and application of Literary


Criticism
 Use English in multi context as it applies to the teaching
of language and literature
 Familiarize oneself in the varied literary theories
 Distinguish the terminologies related to Literary Criticism

MODULE 1
TASK LIST

□ Be captured with the simple game “Warm Up


Task: 4 Pics 1 Word” (10 minutes)

□ Read and analyze the “Lecture: What are the


Academic Concepts” (45 minutes)

□ Apply what you learn through the


“Activity: Short Interview” (20 minutes

□ Take time to answer the “Quiz”


(20 minutes)

WARM UP TASK:
TEST YOUR SKILL
DIRECTIONS: Test your knowledge. Match the names of the great authors in world
literature from column A to the famous literary pieces in column B. (Use only your
prvious knowledge for this diagnostic test. Cheating is strictly prohibited )

A B
_____1. Jane Austen A. Canterbury Tales
_____2. Geoffrey Chaucer B. I wandered lonely as a
_____3. Dante Alighieri Cloud
_____4. William Shakespeare C. Illiad
_____5. William Wordsworth D. Pride and Prejudice
_____6. Ernest Hemingway E. Ramayana
_____7. Homer F. Romeo and Juliet
_____8. Valmiki G. The Aeneid
_____9. Virginia Woolf H. The Divine Comedy
_____10. Virgil I. The Old Man and the Sea
J. To the Light House
LEECTURE:
LITERARY
CRITISCISM
AN
INTRODUCTION

Where – or when – does a literary text begin?

This question raises a series of fundamental problems in literary criticism and theory.
Does a text begin as the author puts his or her first mark on a piece of paper or keys in the
first word on a computer? Does it begin with the first idea about a story or poem, or in the
childhood of the writer, for instance? Or does the text only begin as the reader picks up the
book? Does the text begin with its title, or with the first word of the so-called ‘body’ of the
text?

Origins of Literary Criticism:

Origins of Literary Criticism Aristotle believed that an author’s intent could be understood
by examining seven different causes: Chance Nature Compulsion Habit Reason Passion
Desire

Criticism:

Criticism When you hear “criticism,” you might automatically


think about pointing out weaknesses or failures . However,
criticism can be favorable as well as unfavorable.

Literary criticism:

Literary criticism Literary criticism helps interpret the


meaning of a short story, poem, or play. Literary criticism
is an attempt to understand and ultimately evaluate what
an author has created.
LECTURE:
LITERARY
CRITISCISM
AN
INTRODUCTION

Literary criticism Literary criticism of a work usually offers: interpretation


of its meaning analysis of its structure and style judgment of its worth by
comparison with other works estimation of its likely effect on readers Literary criticism
can be applied to a genre an author's writings
as a whole a specific literary work

What purpose does literary criticis What purpose does literary criticism serve?

 Literary criticism helps to explain a work and its underlying principles to readers who may
not fully understand the text.
 Literary criticism helps i nterpret works to readers who might otherwise
fail to understand or appreciate them
 Literary criticism helps discover and apply principles that describe
“good literature”
 Literary criticism examines how Culture Politics Gender Popular
ideologies History Psychology Author’s life affect interpretation
of literature.
 Literary criticism helps establish clearly defined standards
of evaluation Literature Evaluation
 Literary criticism helps to j ustify imaginative literature in a
world that finds its value questionable

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