Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Structuralism Basic Premises
Excellent source for structuralism and its tenets and premises. Provides key works, methodologies, and criticisms. Thorough website.
Stanford University
What Is Deconstruction? Jacques Derrida
Easily digestible definition of deconstruction and its influence on literary criticism. Offers bibliography also.
Other
Brock University: Deconstruction Assumptions
Complex site from the Brock University on deconstruction and its many assumptions and premises. Very advanced treatment of deconstruction, not for the beginner.
Other
Beyond Deconstruction
Unusual look at deconstruction, considering several previously unexplored glimpses of the theory. Also includes extensive bibliography and references to Derrida's influence.
Purdue University
Guide to Critical Theory: Introduction to Postmodernism
Definition, applications, lesson plans and individual theorist modules are all offered on this site. Includes links to other web resources as well.
New York University
Jacques Derrida: News Article by Mitchell Stephens
Interesting and critical news article about Derrida, the father of deconstruction. Discusses the difficulty inherent in this theory in a humorous way.