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Watch What is literature Video What is literature
Feb 01, 2012

Watch What is Literature--Part 1 Video What is Literature--Part 1
Jan 19, 2012
Based on Terry Eagleton's discussion of Literature in his book "Literary Theory: An Introduction.

Watch 9. Linguistics and Literature Video 9. Linguistics and Literature
Feb 17, 2012
Introduction to Theory of Literature (ENGL 300) In this lecture on the work of Roman Jakobson, Professor Paul Fry continues his discussion of synchrony and diachrony. The relationships among formalism, semiotics, and linguistics are explored. Claude Levi-Strauss's structural interpretation of the Oedipus myth is discussed in some detail. In order to differentiate Jakobson's poetic functions, Professor Fry analyzes the sentence "It is raining" from six perspectives. Significant attention is paid to the use of diagrams in literary linguistic theory. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Synchrony and Diachrony 06:47 - Chapter 2. The Emergence of Structuralism 11:24 - Chapter 3. The Relationship Between Formalism and Semiotics 17:33 - Chapter 4. Levi-Strauss and the Meaning of the Oedipus Myth 26:19 - Chapter 5. The Poetic Function 32:49 - Chapter 6. Jacobson's Six Functions 43:53 - Chapter 7. Metalanguage and Poetic Function Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Spring 2009.

Watch Iris Murdoch on Philosophy and Literature: Section 1 Video Iris Murdoch on Philosophy and Literature: Section 1
Feb 22, 2012
The areas in which philosophy and literature overlap are examined in this program by renowned Oxford novelist Iris Murdoch. Style and structure in philosophical writing are compared and contrasted with those in literature. The narrative abilities of Plato, Schopenhauer, and Kant are examined. Philosophy's predilection for accepting only literature that supports its theories is discussed as a source of antagonism between the two disciplines.

Watch David Foster Wallace on Commercial literature and reading Video David Foster Wallace on Commercial literature and reading
Feb 21, 2012
Edited version of the ZDFmediatek interview with David Foster Wallace. This version offers David Foster Wallace's ideas, without repetitions, long pauses, interviewer's comments. Although some cuts may appear rough, there is no attempt at editorial bias or content manipulation. Mr. Wallace's archives (books in his library, notes, and writings) have been recently acquired by the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas Austin (google it)

Watch Can a Book Save Your Life? Video Can a Book Save Your Life?
Feb 19, 2012
Directed by Alex Markman (www.alexmarkman.com) Starring: Tom Shillue (www.tomshillue.com) Concept by Scott Lindenbaum, Jason Diamond, and Emily Goldsher (of www.vol1brooklyn.com) Produced by Electric Literature (www.electricliterature.com) Associate Producer: Matthew Doyle Thanks to: Westside Pistol & Rifle Range NYC & Ben Samuel Buy the kindle at: cgi.ebay.com

Watch This Literature Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song Video This Literature Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song
Feb 21, 2012
Eeyup, more Soad ;D Featured on EqD: www.equestriadaily.com Credits song: www.youtube.com Credits pic: solar-slash.deviantart.com

Watch what is literature 0001 Video what is literature 0001
Aug 10, 2011

Watch What is Literature? Video What is Literature?
Sep 15, 2011
English 215, group project, Nicole Paulsen, Nicholas Garcia Literature is constantly changing, progressing, reinventing, artistic, transient, contemporary, and everlasting.

Watch How to write a literature review Part 1 Video How to write a literature review Part 1
Feb 19, 2012

Watch Writing the Literature Review: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Graduate Students Video Writing the Literature Review: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Graduate Students
Feb 20, 2012
Take the mystery out of this academic assignment with these simple formulas.

Watch Georges Bataille : Literature And Evil Video Georges Bataille : Literature And Evil
Feb 18, 2012
The only TV interview that exists with Georges Bataille (1958). About his book Literature And Evil. Interviewer: Pierre Dumayet. Translation: hvolsvellir

Watch The Literature Review Video The Literature Review
Feb 21, 2012
When embarking on research, students are required to know the research that has already been done in their field. The Literature Reviews examine previous related research. This video lecture explains how to write a Literature Review, and examines which elements are required in one.

Watch Hitchens and Rushdie Play at Rebranding Classic Literature Video Hitchens and Rushdie Play at Rebranding Classic Literature
Feb 18, 2012
Complete Premium video at: fora.tv Authors Salman Rushdie and Christopher Hitchens play a parlor game, altering the titles of classic works of literature. Would you read Toby Dick or Good Expectations? The two also illustrate how the works of Shakespeare take on a different tone when re-titled in the style of Robert Ludlum novels. ----- Introduced by Graydon Carter at the 92nd Street Y, Jun 8, 2010, Hitchens was interviewed by Salman Rushdie. They spoke of Hitchens' searing memoir entitled Hitch 22 that lays bare the many contradictions in his life and affirms his conviction that all things personal are also political. - 92nd Street Y Christopher Hitchens is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a visiting professor of liberal studies at the New School. He is the author of numerous books, including works on Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, George Orwell, Mother Teresa, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Henry Kissinger and his #1 New York Times bestseller and National Book Award nominee, God Is Not Great. Salman Rushdie is an award-winning author of many novels, including Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, Haroun and the Sea of Stories, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Shalimar the Clown and Luka and the Fire of Life.

Watch Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students Video Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students
Feb 15, 2012
What is the role of a literature review in research? What's it mean to "review" the literature? Get the big picture of what to expect as part of the process. Watch a higher quality version with captioning here: www.lib.ncsu.edu This video was created by North Carolina State University Libraries. Credits: www.lib.ncsu.edu



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