We will begin with Plato's Symposium, and move on to recent theorizations and philosophies of love. More than simply addressing thematic concerns, this course will approach love as a philosophy and a discursive practice, as well as address the issues of subjectivity, the Self-Other relation and difference, all of which are central to love. Our final aim is to evaluate the potential for love to serve as a discourse of alterity. We will be covering a variety of discourses and texts: philosophy, psychoanalysis, feminism and literary theory; film and literary works by both male and female authors and poets.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Prerequisite | HL1001, HQ8010(Corequisite), HQ5010(Corequisite) |
| Exam | 26 November 2026, 9.00 am - 11.30 am |
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
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HL1001Introduction To The Study Of LiteratureThe Discourse Of Love
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