CMLIT 244 - Psychoanalysis as Cultural and Literary Criticism

Institution:

CUNY Queens College

Subject:

Comparative Literature

Description:

An interdisciplinary introduction to some of the major historical and current concepts in psychoanalytic theory-e.g. the Oedipus complex, paranoia, projective identification-in conjuntion with literary texts that may range from Greek tragedy to postmodern psychological fiction and drama, depending on the interest of the instructor. Students are asked to critically engage with the discipline of psychoanalysis by testing the validity and/or applicability of its concepts vis-a-vis their own interpretations and analyses of literary texts. Theoretical discussions focus on pscyhoanalysis as a method of cultural criticism and will consider related discourses, such as gender and post-colonial studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.qc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 997-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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