Challenging the Canon
By Oxford University
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Description
This unique mini-series aims to challenge the literary canon by posing the thorny question 'why should we study...?' to experts at the University of Oxford. Beginning with the overarching question 'why should we study the humanities?' and moving on to illuminating discussions about key writers such as Dickens and Shakespeare, these podcasts will introduce you to new perspectives on classic literature. A perfect study companion for prospective undergraduates, lifelong learners and literary enthusiasts everywhere.
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CleanWhy should we study Old English Literature? | Dr Francis Leneghan of St Cross College, Oxford, discusses his current research around Beowulf and proposes why we should still study Old English Literature. | 7 11 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInformation about Great Writers Inspire | Further information about the educational resource: http://writersinspire.org. | 29 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Elizabethan Theatre? | Professor Tiffany Stern of University College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Elizabethan Theatre. | 19 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study medieval romance? | Dr Nicholas Perkins of St Hugh's College, Oxford, discusses his current research and proposes why we should still study medieval romance. | 12 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study the humanities? | For those wanting a further challenge, Professor Helen Small of Pembroke College, Oxford, discusses the difficulties facing the study of the humanities today. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Johnson? | Professor Ros Ballaster of Mansfield College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes we should still study Samuel Johnson. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Postcolonial Literature? | Professor Elleke Boehmer of Wolfson College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should study Postcolonial writers such as Achebe. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Chaucer? | Dr Laura Ashe of Worcester College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Chaucer. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Shakespeare? | Dr Emma Smith of Hertford College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Shakespeare. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy should we study Dickens? | Dr Robert Douglas-Fairhurst of Magdalen College, Oxford, discusses his current research and proposes why we should still study Dickens. | 31 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Challenging the Canon
Fantastic series of interviews, hard to believe they're giving this stuff away! Definitely worth checking out. Really piqued my interest!
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