Masterclass with Rita Felski: "Literary Studies, Critique, and Postcritique”

Mittwoch 29.11.2023, 09:00 → 13:30 Europe/Berlin

Gulsin Ciftci (Chair of American Studies, University of Münster), Nursan Celik (Freie Universität Berlin )

In this workshop we delve into the realms of critique, postcritique, and contemporary methods as we navigate the shifting currents of literary analysis, gaining fresh perspectives on the art of interpretation and critique in today's diverse literary landscape. 

Schedule: 

9am - 11am: Session One

Readings:

• Introduction to Uses of Literature
• Introduction to The Limits of Critique
• “In Short” from The Limits of Critique

11am - 11:30: coffee break

11:30 - 1:30: Session Two

Readings:

• Introduction to Critique and Postcritique
• Introduction to Hooked: Art and Attachment

Readings Session I

• Rita Felki_Uses of Literature_Introduction.pdf
• Rita_Felski_The_Limits_of_Critique_In Short.pdf
• Rita Felski_The Limits of Critique_Introduction.pdf

Readings Session II Rita Felksi_Critique and Postcritique_Introduction.pdf Rita_Felski_Hooked_Chapter 1_Art_and_Attachment.pdf

Session One (9-11)

Readings: Introduction to Uses of Literature
Introduction to The Limits of Critique
“In Short” from The Limits of Critique

11:00 Coffee break (11:11-30)

Session Two (11:30-1:30): Session Two

Readings: Introduction to Critique and Postcritique
Introduction to Hooked: Art and Attachment