What is the Difference Between Literary Theory and Literary Criticism?| English studies| Lit Studies

[@mayarmay]

I don’t usually comment on KZbin, but god bless you good sir. Your distiled video was was like hours of classes for me. Thank you!

[@masoodraja]

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[@thelinguisticstudies8017]

Thanks for uploading ur video on this topic. Nicely explained! Sir, can we also say that literary criticism is a post-processing phenomenon. That is we read a text as a whole and reach to it's interpretation after reading it. On the other hand when we approach a work from any theoretical perspective we take a theory-informed position before we start reading a text.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. You can say anything about a reading process and interpretation as long as it makes sense. It will depend upon which explanation of cognition etc you bring to the act of reading.

[@codacreator6162]

Literary criticism is usually detached from theory in writing classes. Rarely is an author aware of or in command of the multitude of theories that may inform or decode his or her text out of its context. It is still very much a useful tool and one which, chronologically in the process of education and learning, necessarily precedes the introduction to and adoption of the use of theory for the purpose of expanding upon the myriad influences and, intentionally or otherwise, the resulting impacts upon the reader contained within the work.

[@masoodraja]

Yes, but an author is also discursively produced and whether or not he or she likes it, they are determined and articulated by some theory.

[@codacreator6162]

@@masoodraja Thank you! Yes! I appreciate your expertise and the ease and clarity with which you discuss such a difficult area of study (at least it is for me, but all the more exciting for the challenge). Cheers!

[@masoodraja]

@@codacreator6162 Thank you so much.

[@muhammadtalha4815]

As Dr Asif use to say you Raja of Pakistan cleared the concept about this difficult subject thankyou very much Dr Raja.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. You are welcome.

[@adnanashraf2577]

Sir, you have clarified a lot of ambiguities through this short lecture. I sometimes wonder where would the dominance of theory in literary research lead in the coming centuries. Research in the lesser projected literature like the regional works of literature of Pakistan still does not depend upon critical theories which is one of the main reasons behind the international critics' overlooking of these texts.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I think the Pakistani regional texts are neglected not because of lack of theory but because of less interest by Pakistani scholars. If Pakistani scholars develop good articles and books about these works, then these works will garner international attention.

[@dollie3113]

I have an exam tomorrow and I am just speed watching your videos for revision .... Thanks a lot.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome. Good luck on your exam!!

[@masoodraja]

Also, a lot of these are also available on my podcast, if that is easier for you: anchor.fm/masood-raja

[@dollie3113]

@@masoodraja thank you, I will look it up 🙂

[@gulbaiggurgej6735]

Thanks Sir, you clarified the topic very well...!

[@masoodraja]

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[@valeedarif2091]

Sir I'm applying Anton Gramsci's theory of Cultural Hegemony on a couple of fiction works .It would be really helpful for the viewers if you upload a video on this theory of Cultural Hegemony and how it operates in society... Thank you

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. There is a brief video on dominance and hegemony but I will see if I can record something longer on cultural hegemony.

[@valeedarif2091]

@@masoodraja Highly indebted sir. I came across an issue that the cultural hegemony theory hasn't been applied on any text yet. Would it be an issue ?

[@masoodraja]

@@valeedarif2091 I am pretty sure a lot of people have used it. It is a pretty prominent concept. Most people omit the cultural part and focus more on hegemony.

[@Gandan0792]

That was really helpful. Thank you

[@masoodraja]

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[@Nnaemeka-Odikamnoro]

Thank you so much for the clarity

[@masoodraja]

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[@iqrabatool3257]

Sir please make a video on the topic of "literary theory redefines literary studies"

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Please watch my existing videos on literary theory and that might help you in answering this question.

[@Educational_Mindset123]

Amazing and lucid lecture sir👍👍❤️❤️

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@iqrabatool3257]

Sir you are doing great work

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@nimranawaz4256]

Sir , You have explained that 'literary theory' is a body of ideas, theories and concepts that a reader uses to approach a text. And 'literary criticism' involves an act of interpretation without taking theory or idea into an account. But Sir, how can we analyze, deduce a meaning of a text without taking into an account certain ideological underpinnings. I believe it is impossible to explain meaning and interpret a text without considering ideological underpinnings because consciously or unconsciously the socio-cultural milieu and psychological aspects intervene.

[@masoodraja]

Yes, I agree. Everything pretty much has a theory. The point is that those doing criticism assume a stance where they do not mention any theory on dealing with the text.

[@linguisticsliteraturewithimran]

Well, I think literary criticism deals with the interpretation of text while keeping in mind the author's intention. Moreover, the history and political context are kept in mind while interpreting the text. For example, when we analyse Othelo we also study what was the political, social and historical context in which Shakespeare wrote Othelo. We also study what were the intentions of the author when producing the text. In Literary theory we focus on the text. We analyse the text with particular lenses . For example, feminism, Constructionism, Marxism etc. We avoid the social and political background in which a work is produced. We have a particular idea in mind and analyse the text within that theory of frame. We don't keep in mind the author. So lottery criticism.is to evaluate a text to see its marits and flaws. We see the worth of a text through its meaning while literary theory analyses a text from a particular perspective.

[@AbidTarar465]

@@linguisticsliteraturewithimranwell the lecture was little bit confusing but now through your remarks it's clear

[@linguisticsliteraturewithimran]

@@AbidTarar465 Thank you so much 🥰

[@shabeenamiskeen7021]

Sir could u please make a short video on Structulism.. ????

[@masoodraja]

Thank you for your comment: please watch this video and it’s part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_LnJ-Prpdkrac

[@villayatali2833]

Kindly suggest a book for literary theory for beginner's.thankyou for these lectures

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Please take a look at my series on Terry Eagleton. I recommend his book as an introduction to literary theory. But if you are interested in a current book that introduces theory any current reader on theory would work.

[@nuri2318]

Peter Barry's a good book

[@teeeeeee-z3b]

Dear Sir, I'd like to work on Shakespeare and I'll need to focus on his one least known work and examine a concept. However, it is so hard to find a concept, such as; Freud's uncanny concept. How can I? please help

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. There is a lot done of Shakespeare. I would recommend researching what has been published about a specific play and see where you can enter the conversation

[@jankatesamson]

what is the difference between theories and approaches to literature? I am so confused.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. There is no differences. The approaches are theoretical methods to study literature. So, New Criticism is one approach and deconstruction could be called another.

[@MuhammadUllahOfficial]

Thanks a lot sir that,s really helpful

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome!

[@afridaahmed11]

Thank you, Sir. It cleared all my doubts. The video was informative and precise.

[@masoodraja]

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[@hitensolanki6202]

Interesting video sir!

[@masoodraja]

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[@odomoru]

Thank you!

[@masoodraja]

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[@ahmadmujtabakhan8353]

Dear sir pl upload an urdu lecture on it

[@masoodraja]

I will try. If I do, it will be on my Urdu channel: @masoodrajaurdu

[@masoodraja]

Here is the Urdu video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-kdXuGbp5po6M

[@iramnisar6725]

Sir how to apply the theory on text.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Please do a search on the channel and quite a few videos will come up. If you need a more extensive answer, you might want to take my course on it: www.udemy.com/course/humanities-academic-writing-and-publishing/?referralCode=8B25F28FBE38F534B9C2

[@mukitshafat5172]

thank you sir

[@masoodraja]

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[@thelogostheliterature4565]

Excellent job

[@masoodraja]

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[@thosememoriesmeanalottome704]

Thanks

[@masoodraja]

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[@funwithsabaoon891]

Great

[@masoodraja]

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