Universität Wien

123045 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2014W)

No laughing matter: Analysing humour in literature

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

There will be a mandatory mini conference on Friday, January 16, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.

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

There will be a mandatory mini conference on Friday, January 16, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.

  • Dienstag 14.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 21.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 28.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 04.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 11.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 16.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 13.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Freitag 16.01. 08:00 - 12:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Freitag 16.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Freitag 16.01. 14:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Dienstag 20.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 27.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In this class, we will be dealing with examples of humorous writing in contemporary British literature and will discuss ways in which humour can be analysed in the genres, narrative fiction, drama and poetry.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

general participation in class and at the mini conference
group and individual presentations
a formal paper of 3000 words
a final written exam at the end of term

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Students become familiar with basic theories and the terminology necessary to discuss humour in literature. They are introduced to practical research for literary studies, including the use of a variety of sources and resources, and develop their academic writing as well as presentation skills.

Prüfungsstoff

input phases combined with group work and classroom discussion
individual and group presentations
students' research projects

Literatur

Primary Reading:
Alan Bennett, The Uncommon Reader (2007)
Alan Ayckbourn, Comic Potential (prem. 1997, publ. 2001)
a selection of poems, which can be found on moodle

Secondary Reading:
a number of articles and reviews can be found on moodle, additional material will be researched by students themselves

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344, BA 612; BEd 046
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041

Letzte Änderung: Do 09.01.2025 00:16