The concept of binary oppositions as a structural and structuralist dimension in David Lodge?s changing places

This study includes the relationship between the literature and theory in the campus novel in general and the main characteristics of the critical places that this relationship creates. The main aim is to illustrate how this manner is handled by focusing on the term `binary oppositions? of the structuralist theory.In the first chapter, the most important characteristics of campus novel are handled and the works that reflect these characteristics are represented. On the other hand, David Lodge is observed with his aspect in campus novel and structuralism.In the second chapter, David Lodge?s Changing Places is analyzed as both a product of structuralism and a campus novel. In this practice, the term, `binary oppositions? is used and this term is comprehensively analyzed in this novel. In this chapter, the education system of America and Britain is discussed in the context of the novel, as well. As a matter of fact, the usage of the `binary oppositions? reveals not only the focus on the structuralist theory; but also, the double identity of David Lodge. The conclusion of this concept is that Changing Places is analyzed as the product of the doubleness of the structuralist theory and it is the realistic reflection of double identity of David Lodge.Key Words: Academic Novel, Binary Opposition, Campus, Structuralism, Satire.