What is Literary Criticism?

[@johrali]

I watched this in 2017 when I was doing my BA 6 years ago, and now in 2023 am watching it while doing my MA, incredibly useful, much gratitude.

[@TheBritt2001]

Hey dude. Just want to say this was great. I'm a teacher myself, teaching university in China so I've been searching for some videos that'll help me express literary criticism in a way that my second-language students would be able to understand and you've given me some great ways of doing just that with this video. Seriously, thank you and well done.

[@Nancenotes]

+John Lawrence Halliburton Great! Glad you find them useful! I created them for my high school students to get a first taste of criticism, but I've gotten a lot of feedback from college students who enjoyed the simple look at the different methods. Also, kudos on the work in China! Very cool. I had an old friend who did that for a few years. I also teach a version of Journey to the West in my literature course and enjoy discussing China and its literature then. Thanks again, and good luck!

[@TheBritt2001]

+Tim Nance (NanceNotes and Narwhals) Wow, thanks for the reply! I would say high school in native English speaking countries is probably about the equivalent level of most Chinese students, so it should work out in the coming semester. I actually did watch that video of yours too when I noticed it! Journey to the West is really as ingrained into Chinese culture as Shakespeare's work is in English-speaking countries. But yes, I do admire your videos a lot! I have been watching quite a few different people make similar videos and I do tend to find there's at least *something* in yours that I think provides a kind of simple method of understanding that the majority of others miss. Your work has been invaluable. Thank you so very much :).

[@14lier]

I wish I had a teacher like you!

[@Nancenotes]

+Ruth Allio Oudri Well, feel free to ask question on here!

[@saratiiiii4725]

we all do

[@vanisha7052]

So true, fortune to have a teacher like you sir.

[@SK-ub3km]

You are

[@darksister1435]

Ruth Allio Oudri honestly my teacher makes it so horrifying that I literally cry myself to sleep the fear of failure is real

[@gellynotjelly]

I also wish I had a teacher like you, Mr. Nance. Honestly, I learn a lot more from you than our professor who also teaches us this lesson. Thank you so much. Anyway, shared this to my classmates, hope they'll have fun too while listening to this lesson of yours.

[@lizzygarcia8443]

I watched all 7 vids that go with Literary criticism, and I gotta say that if it weren't for these vids I would've not understood wth Purdue OWL and my professor was trying to explain. Thank you so much for making it easy to understand and actually teaching me something.

[@dhrubakoirala2046]

This video not only delivers the concept of literary criticism but also explains the playful and enjoyable part of it. I am greatly influenced by this and will try to go through all the other videos of yours.

[@flowerkid4210]

8 years later, I must admit that you have a fantastic way of interacting and explaining. love from Morocco

[@dukeeyygue4579]

Well, our teacher gave your video to us as a homework..

[@amymadjid9473]

same here bruh

[@poemsbyrohit]

The style by which you are dealing the topic is very very intresting and I really wanna clap for that. Keep Making videos like this related the Literature.

[@lovelysobiono7584]

your video made my day, I never thought learning would be so excited if I have a teacher like you..

[@debarghyaroy9948]

Absolutely lovable presentation. I was clapping and smiling when you asked me to subscribe (which I did immediately!). There is so much to learn from you as a teacher. Respect!

[@zoliswatwani6905]

Thank you for simplifying what literary theory is and the different examples to illustrate its meaning.

[@valtteripennanen4043]

This, and the other videos explaining what literary criticism you've made, help me a lot to understand what literary criticism is and how to use literary criticism to examine the contents of a book or a painting, or a movie.

[@xxJarvzxx]

This will be very helpful to my class. I have my Literary Criticism class right now and I didn't know anything about it and I happened to have opened this video and YES I'm very glad that I happened to have crossed on your channel! Hope to meet you someday and talk about literature and so on! :) Thank you so much.. I now have a background of LC! yehey!

[@chloebraidwood]

Thank you SO much for your videos on literary criticism! I'm studying literature in university and found this topic so overwhelming but you break it down and make it so easy to understand as well as being really engaging! thank you :) Subscribed!

[@Nancenotes]

Glad I could help!

[@puser254]

Thank you. Very informative. I now understand myself a little better.

[@theacer250]

watching these videos and taking notes is my homework, your videos are way more interesting than I thought it was going to be thank you.

[@Nancenotes]

+theacer250 Glad to exceed your expectations! Who's assigning me? Let me know if I can answer any questions!

[@maksat.menligulyyev]

Gosh, I wasn't able to understand what this is at uni and even don't know how I could pass the exam at third attempt. However, here I could get the juice of it in just 6 minutes. Thank you for sharing the video. Greetings from Turkmenistan, from a new subscriber.

[@publicopinion3596]

It is the systematic breakdown of experience I like cultural anthropology but literary criticism also resonates with me as semiotics for the symbolic dimension.

[@baselzain5886]

You're a really wonderful, energetic, and smart teacher. I really loved your energy. Thanks for the interesting and clear explanations. :)

[@moonlessmoogle]

Would you do a video about Formalism? I feel like everything I find about it is very general. It's helpful for me to see concrete points lol. Like *this *this *this is what it IS. I feel like I keep finding vague explanations. Love your videos! And I apologize if I missed this video if you already made one about Formalism.

[@Nancenotes]

Thanks! No, I don't have a video yet on Formalism, though a lot of it is similar to New Criticism. I'll try to make one when I get time.

[@fatemehansari5958]

Thank you for explaining the subject so clearly 🙏🏻🌸

[@enitanbukky1509]

Wow, I never knew literary criticism could be so enjoyable. Thanks so much

[@billionbeginnersenglish4190]

I wish I had u as my teacher 😣... sir if u have time plz make a video on structurelism .... and thanku so much for teaching us

[@paulodelarosa]

For me this is very useful. I learned a lot from this. I hope you make a video regarding other literary criticism approach. Looking forward. :)

[@meeraruru8781]

Hei, sir... Can u pls detail on the works of Foucault...... Your method of class is amazing..... Even a non native of English can understand the essential core....Thnkuuuu so much.....

[@maxineye9291]

It's useful to learn by myself! Thank you!

[@filipinoguru]

Wow, ang video na ito ay talagang nakakatulong sa akin! Matagal na akong interesado sa paksa na ito, at ang iyong paliwanag ay talagang nakatulong sa akin na mas maintindihan ito. Pinapahalagahan ko ang iyong kahusayan at pagkahilig sa paksa na ito. Ako rin ay isang content creator, at nag-eexplore rin ako ng mga katulad na tema sa aking channel. Gusto ko makipag-ugnayan at magpalitan ng mga ideya sa mga taong may parehong interes. Keep up the good work!

[@nehaprajapat5064]

Good evening sir... I Am a literature student....i want to ask you that .. Who was the first Literarey Critic?

[@P.EnglishLiterature]

Great to be here! Loved this!

[@nea0496]

I watch your videos to help me learn how to teach. like the way you organize your ideas.

[@Nancenotes]

+Ashwin Acharya Thank you very much!

[@veronicag.6251]

Nagalit teacher namin saamin kaya nandito ako kasi ayaw nya kami turuan hehe lab u maam

[@valvihk3649]

I took literary theory and criticism and most of it did not have anything to do with literature (from perspective of fiction). It was more about understanding human construct. Being consciously aware to what we have been conditioned into. There was critique of human nature, human thinking, human reality. What we read was excerpts of philosophers that criticized politics, orientalism, subalternity, sexuality, etc. People like Karl Marx, Zizek, Nietzsche, etc. From this video, would you even like my explanation?

[@mansidodia]

You are amazing at explaining. Thank you so much. :)

[@PujaKumari-pn9cf]

Loved that you gave so many examples ❤️ Thanks a lot 🙏

[@luisvillarnyc]

Loved all your videos about Literary Criticism! I'm doing a research paper and I'm going a bit crazy LOL... thanks a lot!

[@Nancenotes]

Luis Villar Glad I could help! Good luck on the research paper! What's it over?

[@luisvillarnyc]

No, I'm working on it. Right now! LOL

[@starcrying6441]

@@luisvillarnyc ik this is old but he meant what is the subject lol xD

[@Yow_Als]

@@luisvillarnyc hello! I'm someone from the future. I just wanna ask if you still have a copy of your paper, we are also doing a paper regarding literary criticism. If that's alright with you, we would love it so much💓

[@queenlinrosario3086]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber of yours, sir. I really enjoyed this lesson. I hope we learn a lot about literature from you. Thank you for this wonderful lesson.

[@Nancenotes]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@irescabatuan8241]

Your video's link is on my module:) you made me understand it more

[@Nancenotes]

Glad I could help!

[@pamelahughes7459]

Very helpful - Thanks - excited to use this in my classroom.

[@alfredsams9059]

Since you're the best teacher to clarify things can you do a video on what is literature? After theory has confused people and magic realism is hard to read and no one is able to define literature and only the old book of hudah does can you give us a new view a on what is literature

[@sarahelmalawy2626]

your answer to my question was just perfect really thank you

[@atheersaud675]

Hi Mr. Nance. Can you please explain foregrounding and backgrounding

[@Nancenotes]

+atheer saud These terms have to do with the way language and structure add emphasis to certain points in a text. Foregrounding is technique of making the reader pay attention to a part of the text either because of parallel regularity (like a rhyming couplet at the end of a free verse passage) or because of irregularity (like a shift in meter from iamb to trochee in the line of a sonnet). Doing so forces us to notice this part of the text and draws out meaning. As the term implies, it draws meaning to the foreground. Backgrounding is the opposite concept; it means to lessen in significance. Aspects of the text or patterns we think we see at first may become backgrounded as other more significant details are foregrounded. In other words, both concepts have to do with the interaction between form and meaning. These terms are useful particularly if you are trying a New Critical or Formalist theory, which emphasize close reading and the interplay between form and content. Does this help?

[@atheersaud675]

+Tim Nance (NanceNotes and Narwhals) thank you so muchhhh

[@farahatunnisa2789]

Grad im watching this before exam. Thank you so much

[@shakespearaamina9117]

I think that you are the best so far!!! I congratulate you for that Bravo!!!!

[@sultanyousefabdullahabdull6124]

It's so wonderful lecture. What is a title of your book that at your a hand.

[@Nancenotes]

Text and Context by Steven Lynn.

[@E5R55]

You're the best, thank you for this

[@nashblue9383]

I just watched 5secs of this video and I'm already smiling

[@triciafoster7403]

Would you consider making your Literary Criticism series available under creative commons so the videos could be shared as an Open Educational Resource?

[@somadey5165]

You are a great teacher sir! Thanks.

[@royarouri6716]

can somebody plz help me out with norman Friedman 'S what good is literary criticism

[@kavitamaheshwari7466]

Thank you Tim.

[@mustafaabdelrazik4418]

Can you make videos about literary theory!? .. I'll be so thankful ..

[@mustafaabdelrazik4418]

@Tim Nance

[@fadwaelkarraz1212]

Hi , please could you give me the author of that book please , I need it so much . 👍

[@Nancenotes]

Steven Lynn Text and Context

[@TecnaBluWinx]

"don't wait for me to tell you what the right answer is, very likely I'm not going to" xD

[@koppii2]

I came here because I post a critic on someone's art and then people began cancelling me and when I cleared my point some stopped because they get it and some just don't care about my point and keeps dissing me, they're also calling me a kid just because I look young in my pfp even though the pic is 2 years old and I already hit puberty. what are those guys btw?

[@rhiannonmendez9456]

LOL the fact I saw this video and shared the same name as your mannequin was really funny to me. It must be a sign XD!!

[@Nancenotes]

Ha! That’s fantastic! She’s named after the Welsh legend (and the Stevie Nicks song). How about you?

[@rhiannonmendez9456]

@@Nancenotes Yess!! UR SO COOL!!! So was I :) I hear my family say it’s a welsh goddess, but I mainly got it from Stevie Nicks song.

[@jauhariachmad5166]

halloo... sir!! do you have some referent books for me..? I am a student so I need some books or PDF file to improve my knowledge as much and fast as possible

[@Nancenotes]

+Jauhari achmad Here are a few of my favorite books on Literary Criticism: Text and Context by Steven Lynn; The Norton Anthology of Literary Theory and Criticism; and Literary Theory, An Introduction by Terry Eagleton.

[@jauhariachmad5166]

where can I get those books sir.? can I get them on PDF.?

[@Nancenotes]

+Jauhari achmad I am not sure. Possibly in an older edition.

[@andresd4v1d]

Hello, i´ve enjoyed your video, but how can I apply Criticism in Art and Architecture? Any suggestions or bibliography?

[@Nancenotes]

Well, the theory can be the same. How do the characteristics of the art and architecture convey meaning? How does the context in which they were created establish meaning? What sort of contradictions and inconsistencies in message are inherent in the piece? Play around with theories and notice how they create and debate meaning. I don't really have a good bibliography in mind, but with a little searching, I'm sure you can find some great sources. Good luck!

[@ravensimon1938]

Ooo thanks a lot 😍😍that was clear for me It is the first time I understand

[@itsallaboutlearninghere]

Great Videos, very helpful! thank you so much :)

[@therebelliousgeek4506]

If only I had a teacher like him.

[@adjoures]

I disagree with the "it takes the fun out of it" part. I'm a student and I love criticizing works. it's more fun than just reading a book because it delves deeper into the topic of a literary text or something of that sort.. or whatever. anyways, that's just my personal opinion. but that's probably just because i love reading and discovering new things.

[@sachchisusmita2255]

what is the name of the book? I don't get it what he says. anyone, please tell me

[@mostafabenallal7454]

First,thanks a lots for your effort.and because we are in the field of (criticism),I first criticise you about your speed in explanation.we are not born american .reduce your speed .we need your lessons.

[@Nancenotes]

Did you know you can adjust the speed of a video? Use the settings to slow it down.

[@waqasAhmad-bj7sx]

Hahah that student would be me... It was totally the case with me in my first year of English Literature 😂😂😂 SYMBOLISM SYMBOLISM EVERYWHERE... 😂

[@trustjesusoursavior4179]

what is the difference between judging and criticism?what do we call the process of pushing to a person a false thinking by an observer but far from the heart of the person and then the observer force trying to show that his thinking to the person is right but for the person the observer is very wrong because the person knows his heart?

[@Nancenotes]

I'm having a little trouble following who is doing what in your question. Are you talking about tricking someone into saying something that they don't believe through deception and confusion? That's called manipulation. With criticism, we're not talking about false thinking or fallacy; instead we're discussing perspective and purpose. Judgment can be used synonymously with criticism, but it tends to be negative. The words vary in meaning depending upon the context. From a formal, professional perspective, they tended to be neutral, but when used informally, they tend to mean pointing out faults.

[@trustjesusoursavior4179]

I experience it sometimes but i can't describe it by just words. :(

[@shundsook2587]

can i get a video on post-structuralism? please?

[@maryamchannel2743]

You are great Mashallah... Keep up the good work

[@paulflorentinemerino2846]

pls explain marxism too Mr. Nance

[@JeanieMakeup]

Extremely helpful!

[@roselin-gaelhounkenou4384]

What about pragmaticism literary theory

[@muhammadrashid5843]

Excellent Sir

[@mariodegrandis6036]

Pls make more videos! THey are awesome!

[@Nancenotes]

Thanks! I've had a good response to these lit crit videos, so I probably will make some more when I get the time.

[@mariodegrandis6036]

+Tim Nance (NanceNotes and Narwhals) Sounds great! I spent hours and hours trying to figure out what is deconstructionism going through obscure readings. Your video boils down the essential elements we need to know before reading the ore advanced theoretical articles. You are a wonderful teacher!

[@Nancenotes]

Mario De Grandis Thank you! You're very kind.

[@lenskolee9580]

So is it possible to read something without using a literary theory?

[@Nancenotes]

It depends on what you mean by literary theory. Not necessarily an articulated, refined theory, but all reading come with some kind of judgement and interpretation, even if this theory or apparatus is undeveloped and simplistic.

[@NayabZahranova]

what is the name of that book "Text and Contexts"?

[@Nancenotes]

It's entitled Text and Context, and it's by Steven Lynn.

[@youssefaithamadouaissa2216]

Oh thanks God I finally found you! I've only come across some indians when it comes to literary criticism, nothing against them I am just disturbed by the accent. Can't stand it!

[@rightamygdala]

If you're my prof, you can extend your time one, two hours or more yet I won't even complain. Your voice is a music to the ears 😂

[@thefylfotschool9006]

You are good speaker

[@BlindEyeJones]

If you took whatever book your student was reading and bashed her on the head with it till it made her cry, then every book she picks up is truly an enjoyable rich literary experience... even thick phone books.

[@kananaghasiyev1345]

You are funny. I love that.

[@76williewoo]

Nice introduction

[@shamimahasan9530]

I wish I could participate in your real class in person and interact with you directly.

[@Nancenotes]

But then you'd have to do all of the homework I assign!

[@shamimahasan9530]

No matter how much homework you would assign. At least I could learn something.

[@syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241]

Brilliant teacher.

[@leadiescorner6962]

Awesome i wana become a teacher like u sir

[@JadedJaden]

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[@Octaw333]

Great content ;)

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Thankyou great 👍

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[@onlandpirate]

Very hard working

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Fruitful indeed

[@reshmah606]

Come to India and teach at our college

[@starlife8076]

oooh thanks a lot great work today i have a midterm

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You are awesome!

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Damn, son, you're clever.

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[@Nancenotes]

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