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Part One: Views from Nowhere – The Realities of Narrative and Criticism
Literature makes up its own worlds. Despite "only" being texts, these worlds are not just shaped by, but also contribute to our sense of reality. Is a reality without text even conceivable? Can we draw a clear boundary between fictional and nonfictional texts, between "our" world and literary worlds? In this tutorial, we will look at a selection of literary theories and their overlap with history, philosophy, and politics. We will critically examine concepts such as Realism, narrativity, and fictionality from an interdisciplinary perspective. By incorporating texts from such fields as queer and postcolonial theory, we will also attempt to trace the influence of literature and literary theory beyond the text and into the domains of activism and identity.
This tutorial has a hands-on approach, meaning that there will be a focus on active discussions and workshops to produce creatively critical texts of our own. Experimental methods of writing, such as theoretical fiction, creative nonfiction and critical fabulation, are explicitly encouraged.
This tutorial is open to students from all departments and no prior knowledge of literary theory is required. Texts and communication will be in English.
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