Working with feminist criticism
Material type: TextPublication details: Oxford Blackwell 1996Description: vii, 240pISBN: 0-431-19442-8Subject(s): Feminist literary criticism | Literary criticismDDC classification: 801.95082 Summary: Using the concepts and practices of feminist literary criticism, this constantly challenging workbook not only makes the connection between women's writing and women's lives but breaks new ground in enabling students to apply critical concepts and to feel more at ease with the texts common to feminist literary theory. Based on extraordinarily wide-ranging material gathered over many years by the UK's leading specialist, the workbook embodies the best of current teaching in this field. The emphasis throughout the workbook is on taking the reader more deeply into the issues raised, rather than on finding "correct" answers. Active participation is stimulated as the reader is asked to investigate, discuss and evaluate the exciting and representative texts presented by the author. Each clearly-focused section: engages the reader with direct questions and specific tasks. provides a rich variety of materials and approaches. includes suggestions for further reading and research. Working with Feminist Criticism will be essential reading for students of Literary Theory, Women's Studies and Cultural Studies and an indispensable tool for teachers. Integrated into taught courses, it will provide an excellent basis for seminar discussion and small group activities.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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801.95 WHE/E Explaining deconstruction | 801.95 WIM/L Literary criticism: a short history | 801.95 WRI Writing in a post-colonial space | 801.95082 EAG/W Working with feminist criticism | 801.95082 FEM Feminist literary theory: a reader | 801.95082 FEM Feminist literary theory: a reader | 801.950904 ANI/S Simplifications: an introduction to structuralism and post-structuralism |
Includes index.
Using the concepts and practices of feminist literary criticism, this constantly challenging workbook not only makes the connection between women's writing and women's lives but breaks new ground in enabling students to apply critical concepts and to feel more at ease with the texts common to feminist literary theory. Based on extraordinarily wide-ranging material gathered over many years by the UK's leading specialist, the workbook embodies the best of current teaching in this field.
The emphasis throughout the workbook is on taking the reader more deeply into the issues raised, rather than on finding "correct" answers. Active participation is stimulated as the reader is asked to investigate, discuss and evaluate the exciting and representative texts presented by the author. Each clearly-focused section:
engages the reader with direct questions and specific tasks.
provides a rich variety of materials and approaches.
includes suggestions for further reading and research.
Working with Feminist Criticism will be essential reading for students of Literary Theory, Women's Studies and Cultural Studies and an indispensable tool for teachers. Integrated into taught courses, it will provide an excellent basis for seminar discussion and small group activities.
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