Course Critical Approaches to Literature

Deskripsi Mata Kuliah

This course aims to introduce students to various critical theories and methodologies for analyzing literary texts, with a particular focus on issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as gender equality (SDG 5), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16). The scope includes exploring major critical approaches such as formalism, psychoanalysis, feminism, Marxism, post-colonialism, and more. The teaching approach combines lectures, group discussions, and case studies to help students apply these theories to diverse literary works. Assessment procedures include analytical essays, project-based assignments, case studies, reflective reports, and writing assessments, enabling students to critically engage with literature and develop sophisticated interpretations. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a robust framework for literary analysis, a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of literary criticism, and an awareness of how literature intersects with global issues addressed by the SDGs

CPMK

By the end of the session, students should be able to define, explain, and differentiate key concepts and approaches within critical literary theory
By the end of the session, students should be able to describe, trace, and compare the major historical developments and movements in literary criticism
By the end of the session, students should be able to identify, analyze, and apply key critical approaches to the interpretation of literary texts

By the end of the session, students should be able to apply, analyze, and evaluate literary texts using multiple critical approaches
By the end of the session, students should be able to summarize, reflect on, and critique the key concepts and approaches covered throughout the course
By the end of the session, students should be able to synthesize key concepts, organize their knowledge, and prepare effectively for the final assessment

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1
Understanding Literary Theory
Date 3 Februari 2026
Pertemuan 2
Historical Development of Literary Criticism
Date 10 Februari 2026
Pertemuan 3
Structuralism and Formalism
Date 17 Februari 2026
Pertemuan 4
Poststructuralism and Deconstruction
Date 24 Februari 2026

Pertemuan 5

Students will be able to apply Marxist criticism to contemporary literary works or cultural texts, analyzing how they reflect or engage with current socio-economic issues, such as inequality, capitalism, and labor relations.

Date 3 Maret 2026

Pertemuan 6

Students will be able to apply feminist and queer theories to analyze literary texts, identifying how gender and sexuality are constructed, represented, and challenged within the text.

Date 10 Maret 2026

Pertemuan 7

Students will be able to apply postcolonial theory to analyze literary texts, identifying how colonial histories, power dynamics, and cultural exchanges are represented and critiqued in the texts.

Date 17 Maret 2026

Pertemuan 8

For their mid-term test, the students will be able to articulate complex analytical arguments that incorporate multiple critical approaches, presenting coherent and well-supported interpretations that draw on various theoretical insights.

Date 24 Maret 2026

Pertemuan 9

Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of ecocritical theory, including its key concepts such as the relationship between literature and the environment, the critique of anthropocentrism, and the exploration of environmental issues within literary texts.

Date 31 Maret 2026

Pertemuan 10

By the end of the session on Magical Realism, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary texts within the genre, identifying key elements and themes while contextualizing them within relevant cultural and historical frameworks.

Date 7 April 2026

Pertemuan 11

Students should be able to apply Reader-Response Criticism to analyze how individual readers' interpretations and personal experiences influence their understanding of a literary text.

Date 14 April 2026

Pertemuan 12

Students are able to apply the principles of ecocriticism to analyze a selected literary work, identifying how environmental themes are depicted and their implications for understanding the text

Date 21 April 2026

Pertemuan 13

Students are able to evaluate and compare how different critical approaches (e.g., ecocriticism, postcolonialism, magical realism, queer criticism) offer distinct insights into a single literary text.

Date 28 April 2026

Pertemuan 14

Students are able to reflect on and evaluate the application of different critical approaches covered in the course, assessing their impact on literary analysis and identifying areas for further development or improvement in understanding and applying these approaches

Date 5 Mei 2026

Pertemuan 15

In the end of the meeting, the students are able to prepare for the final assessment by reviewing key concepts, critical approaches, and analytical techniques covered in the course, demonstrating readiness to apply these skills in a comprehensive and coherent final evaluation of a literary text

Date 12 Mei 2026

Pertemuan 16

In the form of a critical essay on literary analysis, students are able to demonstrate mastery of the course content by effectively applying critical approaches and analytical techniques to a literary text in the final exam, showcasing the ability to synthesize and integrate knowledge gained throughout the course into a well-structured and insightful analysis.