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Challenging the Canon

by Oxford University

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.

Episodes

Why should we study Old English Literature?

14m · Published 07 Nov 11:48

Dr Francis Leneghan of St Cross College, Oxford, discusses his current research around Beowulf and proposes why we should still study Old English Literature.

Information about Great Writers Inspire

33s · Published 29 Aug 14:14

Further information about the educational resource: http://writersinspire.org.

Why should we study Elizabethan Theatre?

17m · Published 19 Aug 14:00

Professor Tiffany Stern of University College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Elizabethan Theatre.

Why should we study medieval romance?

18m · Published 12 Aug 11:26

Dr Nicholas Perkins of St Hugh's College, Oxford, discusses his current research and proposes why we should still study medieval romance.

Why should we study the humanities?

17m · Published 31 Jul 17:32

For those wanting a further challenge, Professor Helen Small of Pembroke College, Oxford, discusses the difficulties facing the study of the humanities today.

Why should we study Johnson?

14m · Published 31 Jul 16:03

Professor Ros Ballaster of Mansfield College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes we should still study Samuel Johnson.

Why should we study Postcolonial Literature?

13m · Published 31 Jul 15:58

Professor Elleke Boehmer of Wolfson College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should study Postcolonial writers such as Achebe.

Why should we study Chaucer?

20m · Published 31 Jul 15:45

Dr Laura Ashe of Worcester College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Chaucer.

Why should we study Shakespeare?

15m · Published 31 Jul 15:37

Dr Emma Smith of Hertford College, Oxford, discusses her current research and proposes why we should still study Shakespeare.

Why should we study Dickens?

17m · Published 31 Jul 15:28

Dr Robert Douglas-Fairhurst of Magdalen College, Oxford, discusses his current research and proposes why we should still study Dickens.

Challenging the Canon has 10 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 2:29:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 30th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on March 23rd, 2024 12:41.