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READER RESPONSE THEORY, by: AISHWARRIYA, SYAFIQAH, IWANINA, DEENA - Coggle…
READER RESPONSE THEORY
definition & concept
the assumption that a literary work takes place in the mutual relationship between the reader and the text
the meaning is constructed through a transaction between the reader & the text within a particular context
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at most basic level, RRT considers readers' reactions to literature as vital to interpret the meaning of the text
"...that what a text is cannot be separated from what it does..." (Tyson, 2006)
focuses on the reader and their experience of a literary work, in contrast to other theories that focus attention primarily on the author or the content and form of the work.
benefits
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discourages dependence on more knowledgeable others - increased responsibility, authority, and trust in student's own self
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enhances literature circles, general writing, and open ended discussions
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history
primary focus on reading (it is text based, not the author based)
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main theorists include Norman Holland, Stanley Fish, and Wolfgang Iser, while other recognised contributing theorists include Hans-Robert Jauss, Roland Barthes, etc.
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by: AISHWARRIYA, SYAFIQAH, IWANINA, DEENA