Universität Wien

123043 PS Proseminar Literature (2013W)

The Theme of Star-Crossed Love in Anglophone Literature: From the Middle Ages to the 21st Century

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Dienstag 08.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 15.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 22.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 29.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Dienstag 05.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 12.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 19.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 26.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 03.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 10.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 17.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 07.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 14.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 21.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Dienstag 28.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The proseminar will advance students‘ theoretical knowledge in the study of English (i.e. Anglophone) literature and provide them with various practical skills indispensable to writing an academic research paper: Participants will be introduced to research methodologies and the practical use of resources (electronic databases, conventional bibliographies) and will be familiarized with the efficient use of essential reference works. Moreover, special emphasis will be given to the pracitcal analysis of literary texts from various genres (drama, poetry, fiction) and from several literary periods. The texts selected for discussion in class will all deal with versions of the theme of star-crossed love in different historical contexts. The texts include a narrative poem from Chaucer's "The Legend of Good Women" (c. 1386), Shakespeare's "The Winter’s Tale" (1610/11), poems by Romantic and Victorian poets and short stories from the 19th century to the present (including e.g. tales by Thomas Hardy, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, W. Trevor, T. C. Boyle, Eilis Ni Dhuibhne).

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Regular attendance, active participation in all discussions in class, one presentation per participant (max. 20 mins); a proseminar-paper in English (ca. 3.000 words; to be handed in at the appointed date - ideally one week before the presentation); a final test which requires a thorough knowledge of all the subject-matters dealt with in class during the semester and a detailed knowledge of all the literary texts discussed.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

To advance students' theoretical and practical skills in the scholarly study of literature and the interpretation of literary texts from different epochs and genres; to develop students` cross-cultural understanding; to advance their ability in writing an academic research paper; to enhance their proficiency in spoken English and their skills in presenting a paper in class.

Prüfungsstoff

Interactive, computer-aided teaching with a some introductory lecture units; cooperative teaching units with students' presentations (PPT) and forum discussions; use of e-learning platform Moodle.

Literatur

Shakespeare's "The Winter’s Tale“, students are requested to purchase a copy of their own; a “Reader“ containing the poems and short stories interpreted in class can be acquired at the Copy-Studio (1010 Vienna, Schwarzspanierstrasse 10) in October.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33