Psychology of Literature
Delves into the relation between literature and psychological research. Addresses this relation in terms of character development, plot devices, and historical influences. Broadly explore why people are interested in reading literature that might be subjective or wholly fictional in nature. Explore the extent to which authors create characters that 'ring true' to what psychological science has learned about human nature and how this affects the reader's enjoyment of the literature. Psychology 341K (Topic: Psychology of Literature) and 341K (Topic 19) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
Delves into the relation between literature and psychological research. Addresses this relation in terms of character development, plot devices, and historical influences. Broadly explore why people are interested in reading literature that might be subjective or wholly fictional in nature. Explore the extent to which authors create characters that 'ring true' to what psychological science has learned about human nature and how this affects the reader's enjoyment of the literature. Psychology 341K (Topic: Psychology of Literature) and 341K (Topic 19) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027