THIS WEEK, INSTEAD OF READING, THERE IS MUCH WATCHING TO DO (AND NOTE-TAKING OF COURSE)
1. Today we covered a few more narrative theories. To consolidate your understanding, watch the videos below and aim to find supplementary ones:
2. And now a little break... Non-linear narratives:
3. The next video helps you take your knowledge a bit further.
It covers Todorov but also looks at the Hero's Journey /Quest as a key classic narrative. WE HAVE NOT LOOKED AT THIS IN CLASS. Then it covers Proppian characters in depth.
Watch and add to your notes.
4. And this very short one looking at Propp's basic 7 story plots:
Do look for more videos if you think you still need some help.
5. NEXT, LET'S TURN TO THEORIES OF IDEOLOGY!
Ready to be challenged?
I asked you to look into Marxist theorists so let's turn our attention to Marx himself:
6. Gramsci:
7. Althusser:
8. And finally, post-colonialism and orientalism, which we will discuss next week.
Watch carefully and make notes (ready to show me next week and to explain to the whole class) on the following:
a/ What do you know about the British empire?
b/ What is meant by colonialism?
c/ What is meant by post-colonialism?
d/ Can you make some sentences with the phrase 'colonial discourse'?
e/ What point does Paul Gilroy make about multiculturalism?
f/ What is meant by civilisationism?
g/ What is meant by 'Otherness' or 'othering' a group of people?
And the last one: Said and Orientalism (an introduction).
Can you now explain it aloud to someone else at home without notes?
Make sure that any gaps in your notes are filled and bring your files next week. We won't be interrupted.
Good luck and remember: Go and find your own resources to deepen your understanding, make some flashcards, do something with the new knowledge if you want to retain it!
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