Thursday, February 22, 2018

Areas of Critical Judgement

Group:
Calvina (037)
Dhea (044)
Jihan (061)

Six important points from today lecture

1. Approaches to literary study (M. H. Abrams): work -> universe, artist, audience.

2. Critical Theories includes (M. H. Abrams): mimetic, pragmatism, expressive, and objective criticism.

3. Ultimate sources of literary work based on Graeco-Roman civilisation and Judaeo-Christian Theology.

4. Religious references should be treated objectively.

5. Legacy of ethical approach to man's place in the universe:
a. Classical: Man-centered
b. Christianity: God-centered.

6. Historical development of English Literature: Medieval -> Renaissance -> Neo-Classical -> Modern.

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