Literary Theory - Audio
Paul H. Fry(ENGL 300) This is a survey of the main trends in twentieth-century literary theory. Lectures will provide background for the readings and explicate them where appropriate, while attempting to develop a coherent overall context that incorporates philosophical and social perspectives on the recurrent questions: what is literature, how is it produced, how can it be understood, and what is its purpos... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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In this final lecture on literary theory, Professor Paul Fry revisits the relationship between language and speech, language and intention, and language and communication. Over the course of this discussion, he retrospectively defines theory as a mea... more
In this lecture, Professor Paul Fry takes on Knapp and Michaels's influential article, "Against Theory." The historical context of the piece is given and key aspects of the theorists' critical orientations, specifically their neo-pragmatism, are defi... more
In this lecture on critical identities, Professor Fry examines the work of Stanley Fish and John Guillory. The lecture begins by examining Tony the Tow Truck as a site for the emergence of literary identities, then brings the course's use of the chil... more
In this lecture on queer theory, Professor Paul Fry explores the work of Judith Butler in relation to Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality. Differences in terminology and methods are discussed, including Butler's emphasis on performance and Foucaul... more
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- Great and expansive
I love these lectures and their breadth of theoretical coverage. Frye is calm and clear and explicates without being overly pedantic. A wonderful introduction to lit theory and discourses that go beyond.
Apple Podcasts5listening128
United States3 years ago - Mind opener
Convinced me I had no business doing something as practical as practicing law. Instead, I should have dove head first into theory. I probably will.
Apple Podcasts5Thepreacher326United States4 years ago - All Style; No substance
I attended Yale and remember this style of lecture well. Ironic, that a lecture series covering distinctions between speech and language does such a poor job with both. It was this type of lecture that reinforced the reality that academia is a circle jerk designed by and for cis, straight, white men, financed by alumni “captains of industry” who absorbed almost none of the humanist inquiry offered. All knowledge worth learning is available for free on Wikipedia and in your local public library. ... more
Apple Podcasts2Markkkk12United States4 years ago - Magic
A rare mix of charisma and knowledge!
Apple Podcasts5MMil___
United Kingdom6 years ago - Great lectures, great syllabus
Enjoyed these a great deal. Do require you to pay attention and have some knowledge/reading but it is an advanced class. Perhaps not a casual fun podcast but one should know what you want before wading in.
Apple Podcasts5DrownoutUnited States6 years ago
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