Universität Wien

120040 VO Literatures in English (2011S)

Metaphysical Poetry

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 07.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 21.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 28.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 04.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 11.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 02.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 09.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 16.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 23.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 30.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 06.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 20.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

CONTENTS: The course will introduce students to the secular and religious poems by six English poets of the 17th century, commonly termed 'Metaphysical Poets': John Donne (1572-1631), George Herbert (1593-1633), Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), Richard Crashaw (c.1613-1649), Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) and Thomas Traherne (c.1637-1672). Starting from the definition of the fuzzy term 'metaphysical' as conventionally applied to these poets, the course will offer innovative interdisciplinary readings of selected poems, based on insights derived from spiritual theology, psychology and the arts. The life and works of these poets will be contextualized within the given cultural, religious and literary traditions. Common characteristics as well as the striking diversity of their themes and idiosyncracies of their style will be discussed. In particular, the perennial topic of man's quest for the direct 'experimental knowledge of God' (cognitio Dei experimentalis), which is central to the mystical poems of Herbert, Donne, Crashaw, Vaughan and Traherne, will be approached from a comparative and transdisciplinary perspective. Several of the profane love lyrics as well as a few famous erotic poems by Donne and Marvell will likewise be the focus of individual lecture units.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

ASSESSMENT: Participants are required to study all the poems on the 'Reading List' (will be posted in March); selected poems will be discussed in class but students are expected to study the remaining texts on the 'Reading List' at home (self-study) in view of the written final exam; ability to interpret a poetic text and the detailed knowledge of the subject matters dealt with in the lecture units are indispensable to pass the final exam (90 mins; obligatory).

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

AIMS: To familiarize students with some classics of English sacred and profane poetry and to introduce the audience to the lives, the world views and historical background of the major representatives of 17th c. Metaphysical Poetry; to alert students to the timeless and universal relevance of the spiritual and existential issues addressed in these poems; to introduce students to interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation and to advance their interpretative skills; to acquaint students with the poetic theories and poetic styles of these poets; to deepen students' cross-cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency.

Prüfungsstoff

METHOD: Multi-media based lecture course (PPT is used throughout, occasional use of online resources, use of audio CDs and paintings) combined with interactive teaching (plenary discussion, opportunity to ask questions) supplemented by self-study. (The use of the e-learning platform 'Fronter' is being considered.)

Literatur

Texts on the Reading List.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, ME 812, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 321, 326/328, 336/338, 721-723, ME1, MA1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0115

Letzte Änderung: Mi 09.09.2020 00:22