Unraveling the Secrets of Structuralist Literary Theory

Unraveling the Secrets of Structuralist Literary Theory
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English LiteratureUniversity

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Unraveling the Secrets of Structuralist Literary Theory

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Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: understand the core principles of structuralist literary theory, identify key concepts such as signs and binary oppositions, recognize influential structuralist theorists, and apply structuralism to analyze literary works.

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Slide 1: Introduction
Presenter credentials and overview of the presentation's content.

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Slide 2: Core Principles
Explain the core principles of structuralist literary theory, including signs, binary oppositions, and key theorists like Saussure and Lévi-Strauss.

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Slide 3: Signs
Illustrate the concept of signs in structuralist literary theory using relatable examples.

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Slide 4: Binary Oppositions
Explore the concept of binary oppositions in structuralist literary theory and its significance in analyzing literary works.

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Slide 5: Structuralist Theorists
Introduce influential structuralist theorists such as Ferdinand de Saussure and Claude Lévi-Strauss and their contributions to the field.

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Slide 6: Criticisms and Limitations
Discuss potential criticisms and limitations of structuralist literary theory.

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Slide 7: Case Studies
Present engaging case studies of renowned literary works analyzed through a structuralist lens, breaking down the analysis step by step.

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Slide 8: Interactive Activity/Discussion
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Slide 9: Key Takeaways
Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.

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