Essays about: "Marxist literary theory"

Found 5 essays containing the words Marxist literary theory.

  1. 1. Using Literary Theories to Acquire Critical Consciousness in the EFL Classroom : A Critical Approach to Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Gustaf Bärlund; [2022]
    Keywords : Marxist literary theory; Virginia Woolf; Mrs. Dalloway; ideology; critical pedagogy; critical literacy pedagogy; upper secondary school; EFL classroom;

    Abstract : This essay applies a critical lens to Mrs. Dalloway (1925) by Virginia Woolf. The aim of this essay is to investigate if and how Mrs. Dalloway can be utilized for students to practice critical consciousness in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. READ MORE

  3. 2. Literary Theory in Upper Secondary School : Should It Be Used Before Higher Education?

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Nazanin Alvandi; [2019]
    Keywords : literary theory; feminist criticism; Marxism; postcolonial theory; teacher attitudes; literature; teaching and learning;

    Abstract : This essay examines the use of literary theory when teaching literature before higher education. The objective isto see how and if the integration of literary theory facilitates students’ engagement with and understanding of literature. The study is conducted with the qualitative method of interviews. READ MORE

  4. 3. Emma and Clueless in the ESL Classroom: A comparative study from a Marxist perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Norah Jonsson; [2016]
    Keywords : ESL; Marxist criticism; Jane Austen; Emma; Clueless; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This essay provides an understanding of why a teacher of English in Sweden can use the novel Emma (1994) and the film Clueless (1995), in comparison, to describe and use Marxist literary theory in the classroom. As there are various ways of teaching the English language to adolescents, using literature and film provides a chance for teachers to teach new terminology connected to critical theory, and to show how learners can contrast and compare the world with critical eyes. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Marxist reading of John Steinbeck's The grapes of wrath: highlighting inequality issues through critical literacy in the ESL classroom

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Olof Jensén; [2016]
    Keywords : The Grapes of Wrath; Marxist criticism; critical literacy; CLP; ESL; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This essay explores how a critical reading of the novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939) can inform teachers when discussing inequality issues in the ESL classroom. The main questions being investigated are how the novel The Grapes of Wrath reveals oppressive and unequal power relationships, and how a critical reading of the novel can be used when teaching and informing others about inequality. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Importance of Class and Money - A Marxist Analysis of Jane Austen's Persuasion

    University essay from Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

    Author : Therese Andersson; [2009]
    Keywords : Persuasion; Money; Class;

    Abstract : This essay analyzes how issues related to money and social class are presented in Jane Austen’s Persuasion. The method used will be a close reading as well as aspects of Marxist literary criticism, a theory that will be presented in the second chapter. Background information about the author and her time will then be given in the third chapter. READ MORE