I've just watched your whole series of literary criticism videos, and they've been extremely helpful in explaining theories and ideas that I was struggling with! I have a great appreciation for these videos and you're a fantastic teacher :)
+Hamza ca Studying Foucault, aren't you? History is all about exchanges of power: who is in control, how they establish and regulate that control, and who wants to be in control. New Historicism delves into the dialogue of it all, and credits all voices, not just those with the most power. By listening to the various discourses, we are better able to understand how those in power are retaining, using, and passing on that power through the give and take of their position. (I say "better understand," though complete understanding is impossible.) Power, according to Foucault, "circulates" though exchanges--a system that passes power around through material things, people, and trade. And all of the voices in the system are involved in that negotiation, so a study of that discourse is an examination of how power exchanges are negotiated.
Hello. I like your video. I have a question. If I were to analyze a science fiction short story, can I look at the history of that science fiction short story itself. Meaning analyzing the signifying practices of the different characters to "decode" the context of the story. In other words, forget about real history and analyze the potential history of the future. Can I do that? I am writing an essay and need help with that. Thank you.
gova pb Hey, interesting question! Although you aren't doing true historical criticism, you could absolutely apply a similar analysis and read the history of a context. This is often done by a fandom--through cosplay, cons, etc--and is an interesting historical phenomenon in itself! Look at the people who actually learn to speak Klingon! The complexity comes from the lack of source material. You may only have one book or film to go on. On the other hand, some sci-fi/fantasy worlds are pretty well developed, such as the world of Star Trek with its endless re-adaptations and fan groups. Also, you could look into the writer's own pre-writing; many authors work out much of the history or cultural context outside the world of the novel or film in order to more realistically portray that world. Look at the Lord of the Rings histories! Although the only "real" novels to come out of that world are Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Tolkien wrote incredibly complex histories and languages of the world of Middle Earth. You could definitely get some interesting analyses out of such a study. I'm also fascinated by what such a study shows about the author and the fans. Good luck!
It's me again, the historian who critiqued your Deconstruction review. I highly highly highly recommend you check out the video game The Beginner's Guide, by Davey Wreden. You'll love the shit out of it, and I'd love to see your critique.
No, TH-cam took down all its annotations which allowed for internal links a few years ago to encourage users to use their new features: cards and end screens. I guess they're fine features, but they unapologetically messed up all the connections in older videos.
Tim, I just wanted to reach out to you again to see if you still had any questions about VideoClass. Are you still interested in sharing your lessons with our students? I'm sure you have a busy schedule and I'd be happy to create an account and have your lessons uploaded. Let me know if you would like to move forward. Thanks! - Ashley Ashley@Videoclass.com
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to fully explore your site. I'm still interested and probably will follow up with you shortly. Spring break it almost here, and I'll try to get you an answer then.
when he says the time in which they were written is he referring to the actual time (writing about holocaust during holocaust) it occurred or when it was written (writing about holocaust in todays day and age)
I find it sad that the Feminist Criticism video has the comments and like/dislike bar disabled. I'm assuming the video's comment section was filled with a lot of unnecessary quibbling?
In addition to requiring queer, feminist, and black approaches to history there needs to be disability, unwed, indigenous, Jewish, Elderly, birth order, and orphan criticism.
To this might be added the New Medievalism. This has the added challenge of all those pre-print days, the ultra-literate studying the oral ages. What fun! Medievalists do seem to have more fun.
Haha okay edit the last 30 seconds and add in clickable links please? Lol I keep getting a 12 yr old video lecture from a MIT professor auto playing & interrupting your Literary Criticism list. 🤦🏻♀️😂 He is very…let’s just say “artsy” in his teaching & Lang expression. Comes off a little pompous, especially for MIT. 😅 (oof I said it 🤭😬) I don’t know why TH-cam didn’t auto play the whole playlist 🙃 So strange!! Stupid algorithms. Lol!
I've just watched your whole series of literary criticism videos, and they've been extremely helpful in explaining theories and ideas that I was struggling with! I have a great appreciation for these videos and you're a fantastic teacher :)
Thanks! Glad I could be helpful!
This is such a great lesson, and really helpful for advance learning before the real discussion in my class begins. Thank you for teaching us.
You've really got an amazing way of simplifying the criticism and literary theories. Thank you.
Incredibly beneficial, and funny!
Many thanks from Libya ✨🇱🇾
You nailed it, dear teacher ! A bunch of thanks you deserve ♥️
THe's are perfect. I have been struggling with my Lit Theory class. I wish there where more.
This was so helpful for my american literature project!!
Good explanation. Having a test on this soon, this made it a lot easier to understand.
Tim ur the best ! Love from India , I’m doing the ib diploma , love ur videos I have learnt alor
Your videos are amazing I enjoy watching them since they are explained so well. I truly appreciate it.
Thank you. This was a crisp and concise explanation.
Hello Mr TIM, I just want to ask what does negotiating exchanges of power in new historic-ism stands for ??
+Hamza ca Studying Foucault, aren't you? History is all about exchanges of power: who is in control, how they establish and regulate that control, and who wants to be in control. New Historicism delves into the dialogue of it all, and credits all voices, not just those with the most power. By listening to the various discourses, we are better able to understand how those in power are retaining, using, and passing on that power through the give and take of their position. (I say "better understand," though complete understanding is impossible.) Power, according to Foucault, "circulates" though exchanges--a system that passes power around through material things, people, and trade. And all of the voices in the system are involved in that negotiation, so a study of that discourse is an examination of how power exchanges are negotiated.
You are awesome!!! thank you for putting such time and effort into these videos!! :D
Thanks for the video I'm really need this explanation to finish my essay
Hello. I like your video. I have a question. If I were to analyze a science fiction short story, can I look at the history of that science fiction short story itself. Meaning analyzing the signifying practices of the different characters to "decode" the context of the story. In other words, forget about real history and analyze the potential history of the future. Can I do that? I am writing an essay and need help with that. Thank you.
gova pb Hey, interesting question! Although you aren't doing true historical criticism, you could absolutely apply a similar analysis and read the history of a context. This is often done by a fandom--through cosplay, cons, etc--and is an interesting historical phenomenon in itself! Look at the people who actually learn to speak Klingon! The complexity comes from the lack of source material. You may only have one book or film to go on. On the other hand, some sci-fi/fantasy worlds are pretty well developed, such as the world of Star Trek with its endless re-adaptations and fan groups. Also, you could look into the writer's own pre-writing; many authors work out much of the history or cultural context outside the world of the novel or film in order to more realistically portray that world. Look at the Lord of the Rings histories! Although the only "real" novels to come out of that world are Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Tolkien wrote incredibly complex histories and languages of the world of Middle Earth. You could definitely get some interesting analyses out of such a study. I'm also fascinated by what such a study shows about the author and the fans. Good luck!
Tim Nance Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
your way of delivering lecture is super ........... please upload video about ethical criticism
It's me again, the historian who critiqued your Deconstruction review. I highly highly highly recommend you check out the video game The Beginner's Guide, by Davey Wreden. You'll love the shit out of it, and I'd love to see your critique.
Appreciation comment. The content was well taught.
I love the videos--super helpful--but I never see the links you occasionally talk about. Not sure if this is my computer or....
No, TH-cam took down all its annotations which allowed for internal links a few years ago to encourage users to use their new features: cards and end screens. I guess they're fine features, but they unapologetically messed up all the connections in older videos.
Lol. I empathize. I also appreciate the response, wow! Even five years later...impressive
your videos are really helpful, please make more videos on literary theory especially on Marxism and Structuralism too.
Thanks Tim keep up with the good worK!
Tim,
I just wanted to reach out to you again to see if you still had any questions about VideoClass. Are you still interested in sharing your lessons with our students? I'm sure you have a busy schedule and I'd be happy to create an account and have your lessons uploaded. Let me know if you would like to move forward.
Thanks!
- Ashley
Ashley@Videoclass.com
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to fully explore your site. I'm still interested and probably will follow up with you shortly. Spring break it almost here, and I'll try to get you an answer then.
Ok great! Talk to you soon!
Thank you so much! This was really helpful!
when he says the time in which they were written is he referring to the actual time (writing about holocaust during holocaust) it occurred or when it was written (writing about holocaust in todays day and age)
is this the same as the "historical approach?"
I find it sad that the Feminist Criticism video has the comments and like/dislike bar disabled. I'm assuming the video's comment section was filled with a lot of unnecessary quibbling?
well explained and recieved
thank u so much ur posts were very helpful :)
Just brilliant!
U are my favorite.
THANK YOU!
Thank you!
I like how to the point you're 💯
excellent
Thank You
Good, but I think that the New Historicism needs its own presentation.
you're really the best
In addition to requiring queer, feminist, and black approaches to history there needs to be disability, unwed, indigenous, Jewish, Elderly, birth order, and orphan criticism.
To this might be added the New Medievalism. This has the added challenge of all those pre-print days, the ultra-literate studying the oral ages. What fun! Medievalists do seem to have more fun.
Have you seen Terry Jones's Medieval Lives? It's excellent.
And now New Medievalism? With the added dis/advantage of the orality and text before 1453...
history goes to the winnner
Please help me understand Historicism!! Pleaseeee :(
What do you need to know?
Haha okay edit the last 30 seconds and add in clickable links please?
Lol I keep getting a 12 yr old video lecture from a MIT professor auto playing & interrupting your Literary Criticism list. 🤦🏻♀️😂 He is very…let’s just say “artsy” in his teaching & Lang expression. Comes off a little pompous, especially for MIT. 😅 (oof I said it 🤭😬)
I don’t know why TH-cam didn’t auto play the whole playlist 🙃 So strange!! Stupid algorithms. Lol!