American Literature
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2024
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Faculty of Letters and ForeignLanguages
Abstract
This course is designed for Master's level students (Master 1) and aims to provide a
comprehensive exploration of American literature within the framework of Postmodernism.
Throughout this course, Students shall examine the various genres and prominent figures
associated with this literary movement, with a particular focus on fostering critical thinking
and analytical skills. The main objectives of the course include discerning the distinctions
between Postmodernism and Modernism, gaining a deep understanding of its defining
features, and engaging with key concepts and theorists, such as Baudrillard's
simulacra/simulacrum, Umberto Eco's irony, Jameson's consumerism, and David Harvey's
time compression. Additionally, students will investigate the defining characteristics of
Postmodernism, explore the role of irony and pastiche, and apply their knowledge to an indepth
analysis of Thomas Pynchon's "The Crying of Lot 49." Similarly, the course
encompasses an examination of Metafiction, Eco-criticism, and Black feminism within the
context of American literature. By the end of this course, students will have cultivated a
nuanced understanding of Postmodernism and its implications for literary genres in American
literature