New theories, models and methods in literary and cultural studies

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New Theories, Models and Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies provides compact insights into advances in literary and cultural theory. Each essay illustrates the practical application of recent theoretical innovations, offering students a reliable overview of innovative approaches that can enhance their research. The volume is organized into four sections. The first discusses the nature of theory, featuring essays that challenge its practicality from the perspective of a literary author (Ulrich Horstmann) and describe it as a smorgasbord for practitioners (Herbert Grabes). The second part highlights the enduring contributions of New Historicism and Cultural Materialism (Ute Berns), and their relevance to Media Ecology (Ingo Berensmeyer) and Performance Studies (Anneka Esch-van Kan). The third section explores methodologies rooted in political concerns, including Queer Theory (Nadyne Stritzke), Ecocriticism (Sonja Frenzel), and Critical Media Studies (Greta Olson). The final section focuses on theoretical developments that align with critical and social practices, featuring chapters on literary studies as a life science (Ansgar Nünning and Michael Basseler) and translation as a critical practice (Doris Bachmann-Medick). This volume serves as a valuable resource for those engaged in literary and cultural studies.