Deconstruction in Literary Theory - Lecture 11
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intricacies of deconstruction in this 53-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to Theory of Literature" course. Delve into Professor Paul Fry's analysis of Derrida's work, including his relationship with Levi-Strauss's nature-culture distinction. Examine the similarities and differences between Derrida and Paul de Man, focusing on de Man's concept of "self-deconstruction" and his use of Jakobson's theories. Investigate the complex interplay between rhetoric and grammar through examples from popular culture, poetry, and literature. Gain insights into the controversial aspects of de Man's past and the lasting impact of deconstructionist thought on literary theory.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Derrida and Levi-Strauss
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- Chapter 2. Writing and Speech
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- Chapter 3. Paul de Man and Nazism
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- Chapter 4. Similarities Between De Man and Derrida
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- Chapter 5. De Man and Derrida: Differences
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- Chapter 6. Examples: "All in the Family," Yeats, and Proust
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