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Royal University of Phnom Penh
Royal University of Phnom Penh
2. understanding of the aims of literary criticism; knowledge of key forms and terminology
of literary criticism; ability to read the writings of literary scholars and critics with
understanding and judicious appreciation;
3. knowledge of the methods and materials of literary research; ability to conduct literary
research according to established procedures and to use such research effectively and
responsibly;
4. ability to generate and articulate personal responses to literary and critical texts, and to
explain the premises and assumptions underlying such personal responses;
5. Ability to write a critical essay that states a clear thesis and supports it persuasively,
integrating literary research with personal ideas.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
4) Long Paper (5-10 pages)25%: A research paper analyzing one or two of the primary
works discussed in this course in the context of contemporary criticism or theory (i.e. using our
secondary readings to elucidate the primary text). Emphasis will be on interpretation and the use
of critical tools introduced. Details to follow in week 9.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Honesty
All work submitted for this course must be written in your own words
and constructed upon a plan of your own devising. Work copied in either
letter or spirit from any source without proper attribution constitutes
plagiarism, and will be referred to the university for disciplinary action. You
are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the Khmer Literature
Departments policy on plagiarism.
Attendance
This is a seminar, which means one of our primary objectives is to
read, discuss, interpret, and collaborate as a group. Attendance is therefore
integral to the participation segment of the course requirements. Any
absence will have a negative effect on your participation grade. Exceptions
will be made for documented emergencies or events outside your control
such as major illnesses, deaths in the family, or religious holidays. These
must be called to my attention or negotiated in advance.
Late Work
The due dates outlined in this syllabus are non-negotiable. An
assignment arriving late will be graded accordingly. Extensions will be
granted only under extraordinary circumstances.
Participation
Bodily presence alone does not constitute participation. You must
demonstrate your engagement with the course materials through active and
vigorous contributions to in-class activities. This means reading the assigned
materials in advance, showing up to class prepared to talk to me and each
other, and refraining from discourteous or distracting behavior (texting,
internet, sleeping).
Note: its okay to be shy, but if I do not have some outward measure of
your participation, I cant award you the points. If you are not talking
regularly in class, and/or are worried about your score, please email or speak
to me about written alternatives to in-class participation.
SCHEDULE
Week 1: Introduction
Terry Eagleton, The Rise of English (handout)
Terry Eagleton, Literary Theory: An Introduction (Paperback)
Week 7: Psychoanalysis
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (read all); Culler, Psychoanalysis)
SUGGEST READING: