Course Extrinsic Approaches To Literature

Course Description

The course is to give new ideas on how to explore literary works from the outer spaces of their diaphanous insights. In other words, literary works will be studied from their extrinsic side. By using case study method, the course offers approaches such as Psychology; Psycho-analysis; Sociology; Discourse Analysis (Foucauldian, Gramsci, and Piere Bordieu), Feminism, Ecocriticism, Postcolonialism and Gay and Lesbian Criticism. The design of the course enables the students to critically judge and evaluate works of literature from different perspectives and meanings through activities such as group discussions, note-taking, presentations and writing papers.

Program Objectives (PO)

Develop an understanding of the relationship between literature and its socio-historical context.
Identify the ways in which historical events, cultural movements, and social conditions shape literary texts and their reception.
Analyze how literary works reflect and engage with their respective cultural and historical contexts.
Evaluate how literary works can be used as tools for cultural critique and resistance.

Develop skills in conducting research, gathering data, and analyzing sources related to the historical and cultural contexts of literary works
Explore how literary works can be used to understand the complexities of identity and representation in various cultural contexts
Develop an awareness of the ways in which literary works are shaped by and help shape their cultural and historical moments.
Develop skills in critical thinking, close reading, and effective communication in written and oral forms.

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1
Students will be able to define and differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic approaches to literature study
Date 29 Agustus 2023

Pertemuan 2

Students are able to define biographical criticism and understand its key features, such as the emphasis on the author's life and experiences, the relationship between the author's life and their literary works, and the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which the author lived

Date 5 September 2023

Pertemuan 3

Date 12 September 2023

Pertemuan 4

Students should gain an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which literary works were produced, including political, social, and economic factors that influenced the production and reception of literature

Date 19 September 2023

Pertemuan 5

Date 26 September 2023

Pertemuan 6

Students should gain an understanding of how gender and sexuality are socially constructed, and how these constructions influence the production and reception of literary works.

Date 3 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 7

Students should develop critical thinking skills by analyzing how gender and sexuality shape literary works, and by questioning the assumptions and biases of gendered narratives.

Date 10 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 8
Mid term test
Date 17 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 9

Students should develop an understanding of key psychological concepts relevant to literary analysis, such as psychoanalytic theory, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience

Date 24 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 10

Students should develop an understanding of key psychological concepts relevant to literary analysis, such as psychoanalytic theory, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience

Date 31 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 11

Students will be actively participating in class discussions and they will be sharing their interpretations of the text and engaging with other students' perspectives.

Date 7 November 2023

Pertemuan 12

By studying ecocriticism students will gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the ways in which literature reflects and responds to these issues.

Date 14 November 2023

Pertemuan 13

After studyng postcolonial criticism, students will gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of colonialism and its aftermath. They will learn about the ways in which colonialism has shaped literature, culture, and society in colonized and postcolonial regions.

Date 21 November 2023

Pertemuan 14

After studying magic realism, students will be able to identify and explain the characteristics of this literary genre, such as the blending of fantastical elements with the mundane, the use of magical events to explore real-world issues, and the representation of multiple perspectives and realities

Date 28 November 2023

Pertemuan 15

After studying gay and lesbian criticism, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and terminology used in gay and lesbian criticism, including terms related to gender and sexuality.After studying gay and lesbian criticism