This course will familiarize students with important concepts and trends in literary and cultural theory. It aims at offering students the necessary tools in order to approach texts critically and engage in original thought. A short selection of literary works drawn from contemporary American or English literature will be studied alongside the theoretical works, in order to elucidate theoretical approaches and focalize arguments. The course will also offer guidance and instruction in research methodology and critical writing; it will be streamlined to target the students’ needs in view of the dissertation they are required to submit as part of the MA.
