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B: Textual Analysis in a Cross-Cultural Context - ARTS4221

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of International Studies

Course Outline: School of International Studies Course Outlines

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequistes: Enrolment in an honours program in Chinese Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, Japanese Studies or Korean Studies

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Textuality is a quality attributable not only to written texts but to a wide variety of cultural practices. This course assumes a broadened definition of “text” as a cultural artefact and symbolic expression of individual and communal identity. It teaches students how to understand and analyse written, visual and musical texts from different historical, geographical and cultural contexts. In addition, it promotes a critical awareness of the often problematic relationship between western and non-western theoretical approaches. Students will be encouraged to conduct close readings of primary and secondary texts and to connect the critical approaches discussed in the course to their own research interests.


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