The course is a comprehensive spectrum of literary criticism of the west and the east, a survey of key movements, writers and concepts. It seeks to introduce the students to the history and principles of literary criticism since Plato and to cultivate in them the philosophical and critical skills with which literature can be appreciated.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
a. To have an understanding of important texts and movements in the history of literary criticism.
b. To examine how literary criticism shapes literature and culture across centuries.
c. To recognize and critique the major arguments underlying critical writings.
d. To relate critical perspectives to the history of eastern and western ideas.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. Abdul Jaleel. M has been teaching English Literature and Criticism at the PG Department of English since 2014. His Key interests are laid in Criticism and Theory.
