ABSTRACT
The description is then typically followed by a justification for the criticism. The critic must explain why the particular text is suitable or appropriate for criticism. The importance and relevance of some texts is immediately obvious but other, lesser known or seemingly insignificant texts will require the critic to explain why this criticism should be undertaken. A critic who associates themselves with Marxist theories is more than likely engaging in extrinsic criticism, while postmodern critics engage in intrinsic criticism. Extrinsic criticism considers texts and artifacts in relation to some normative standard. Postmodern critics, skeptical of the metanarratives upon which the norms are based, are much more likely to engage in intrinsic criticism. Critical communication scholars look at the practices of domination from a variety of perspectives while at the same time turning criticism back on itself, continually inviting more criticism rather than declaring the final judgment has been passed on a subject.
