New Directions for Comparative Literature

In this seminar we will read a number of recent critical and theoretical works (not limited to the humanities) which may fruitfully suggest new directions for literary studies. Our readings may include topics such as the new history of capitalism, sociological approaches to the modern choice architecture of emotions, recent philosophy of science, border studies and migration, decolonization, ecocriticism and public humanities. Participants will be expected to contribute to the syllabus according to their own research interests.