Welcome
In this learning object you will learn
- the differences between the work and the Text
- how images and music can be read as text
- what makes a text readerly or writerly
- how a text can be read in five different ways
Getting Started
There are three suggested entry points for this learning object. The one you choose will depend on your knowledge of literary theory and your experience with learning objects.
- If you are comfortable with interactive learning objects (or if you are returning to this learning object) and you are familiar with the concepts of semiotics and structuralism, please begin with the section on Barthes & Text.
- If you are comfortable with interactive learning objects but you would like to learn more about Barthess theoretical context before proceeding to Barthess theories of the text, please begin with the Introduction page.
- If this is your first time using an interactive learning object, or if you would like to review the learning objectives and instructions for this learning object, please begin in the About section.
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Feel free to leave this learning object at any time and return as often as you like.