Module #1 Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory Overview of key concepts and principles of psychoanalytic theory, including the conscious and unconscious mind, repression, and the Oedipus complex.
Module #2 Sigmund Freud:Life and Works Biographical overview of Sigmund Freud, exploring his major works and contributions to psychoanalytic theory.
Module #3 The Structure of the Human Psyche In-depth examination of Freuds structural model of the psyche, including the id, ego, and superego.
Module #4 The Unconscious Mind Exploration of the unconscious mind, including the role of repression, defense mechanisms, and the collective unconscious.
Module #5 Dream Analysis Principles and techniques of dream analysis, including interpretation of symbols, latent and manifest content.
Module #6 Childhood Development and Psychosexual Stages Freuds psychosexual stages of development, including the oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages.
Module #7 The Oedipus Complex In-depth examination of the Oedipus complex, including its role in psychoanalytic theory and literary analysis.
Module #8 Literary Applications of Psychoanalytic Theory Introduction to applying psychoanalytic theory to literary analysis, exploring themes, characters, and narrative structures.
Module #9 Psychoanalytic Criticism of Character Analyzing literary characters through a psychoanalytic lens, exploring motivations, desires, and psychological conflicts.
Module #10 The Authors Unconscious Exploring the role of the authors unconscious mind in shaping literary works, including the concept of authorial intention.
Module #11 Psychoanalytic Approaches to Myth and Folklore Applying psychoanalytic theory to mythological and folkloric narratives, exploring symbolic meaning and psychological resonance.
Module #12 Case Studies in Psychoanalytic Literary Criticism In-depth analysis of specific literary works through a psychoanalytic lens, including works by Shakespeare, Austen, and Freuds own patients.
Module #13 Psychoanalytic Theory and Feminist Criticism Exploring the intersections and tensions between psychoanalytic theory and feminist literary criticism.
Module #14 Post-Freudian Psychoanalytic Theories Overview of post-Freudian psychoanalytic theories, including Lacan, Jung, and Object Relations Theory.
Module #15 Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Literature In-depth exploration of Jacques Lacans psychoanalytic theories, including the mirror stage and the Real.
Module #16 Jungian Analytical Psychology and Literature Exploring Carl Jungs theories on the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.
Module #17 Object Relations Theory and Literature Applying Object Relations Theory to literary analysis, exploring the role of early relationships in shaping psychological development.
Module #18 Psychoanalytic Theory and Postcolonial Literature Exploring the intersections between psychoanalytic theory and postcolonial literature, including the role of colonialism in shaping psychological experience.
Module #19 Psychoanalytic Theory and Queer Literature Analyzing queer literature through a psychoanalytic lens, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and desire.
Module #20 Psychoanalytic Theory and Trauma Studies Applying psychoanalytic theory to the study of trauma, including the role of trauma in shaping individual and collective psychology.
Module #21 Psychoanalytic Theory and Cognitive Literary Studies Exploring the intersections between psychoanalytic theory and cognitive literary studies, including the role of cognitive science in understanding literary experience.
Module #22 Psychoanalytic Theory and Affect Studies Analyzing the role of affect in literary experience, including the intersections between psychoanalytic theory and affect theory.
Module #23 Psychoanalytic Theory and Disability Studies Applying psychoanalytic theory to the study of disability, including the role of disability in shaping individual and collective psychology.
Module #24 Psychoanalytic Theory and Ecocriticism Exploring the intersections between psychoanalytic theory and ecocriticism, including the role of the environment in shaping psychological experience.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Psychoanalytic Theory in Literature career
