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Studies in Literary Theory (481-0-1)

Topic

Voice in Phenomenology, Psychoanalysis, and Decons

Instructors

Ryan Wayne Dohoney
ryan.dohoney@northwestern.edu
Office Hours: Email instructor to arrange a meeting.

Meeting Info

Kresge 5531 Comp Lit. Sem. Rm.: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

The seminar will take of up the theme of voice across philosophy and critical theory as it has manifested in phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and deconstruction. Authors discussed will likely include Roland Barthes, Adriana Cavarero, Michel Chion, Jacques Derrida, Mladen Dolar, Nina Eidsheim, Don Ihde, Jacques Lacan, Fred Moten, Jean-Luc Nancy, Kaja Silverman, and others.Students will be expected to read closely and participate actively. They will also co-lead a seminar session with the professor. Regular written responses and a final project will also be required.