It is a historical study of the
critical practice of the modern era, and the study of the relationship between
the beginning of modern criticism practice and Western literary criticism, in
addition, the student learns about some critical issues, while supporting the
discussion of these topics and issues with creative texts from different genres
of literature.
Intended learning outcomes
Introducing
the student to the history of modern literary criticism and critical practice
in the modern era.
Learn
about the relationship between the beginning of modern critical practice and
Western literary criticism, and the student learns about some critical issues,
while supporting the discussion of these topics and issues with creative texts
from different genres of literature.
Teaching and learning methods
The
course will be presented to the student by lectures, panel discussions,
assignments and exercises, and discussion and dialog
Methods of assessments
Methods
of assessing students in this course: (Class work 40% and final 60%)
Separation
work: Divided between written quizzes, duties and assignments
Final
written examination
Overview of the Course
Main contents of the Course
Readings/references/observations
Week
Content
(subject) for each week
1
2
Literary
criticism: Its concept and definitions
2
3
The
function of criticism - the characteristics of the critic
2
4
Literary
work: Its concept and purpose - elements of literary work
2
5
Emotional
experience: Its definition - its types - its elements
2
6
Organic
Unit - substantive Unit
2
7
Literary
and criticism Schools: The Revival School
2
8
Diwan
School - Apollo School
2
9
School
of Diaspora: Northern Diaspora
2
10
Southern
Diaspora
11
Free
School of Poetry
12
Analysis
and criticism of the poem Nazak ‘s Angels (cholera)
13
Analysis and
criticism of Ahmed Shawki's poem
The modern Literary
criticism - written by Faiq Mustafa and Abd al-Rida Ali
