123046 PS Proseminar Literature / Cultural Studies (2012S)
American Environmental Literature
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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- Anmeldung von Mo 20.02.2012 00:00 bis So 26.02.2012 23:59
- Anmeldung von Mi 29.02.2012 00:00 bis So 04.03.2012 23:59
- Abmeldung bis Sa 31.03.2012 23:59
Details
max. 24 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 19.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 26.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 16.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 23.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 30.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 07.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 14.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 21.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 04.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 11.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 18.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Montag 25.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Organized chronologically, this proseminar is designed to critically examine selected major works of American environmental literature, from Henry David Thoreau to Rachel Carson and beyond. The intent is not only to reflect and develop a critical understanding of the ways these various authors perceive and present nature in their work, but also to show how their ideas have materialized into concrete efforts to protect and conserve the environment in the United States and around the world.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
This will be based on participation, class presentations and a final written paper of approximately 10 pages.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the historical context and modern significance of the major works of American environmental literature.
Prüfungsstoff
The methods include lecture by professor, class discussion and student presentations.
Literatur
The following books are required (in stock at Facultas bookshop on Campus):
McKibben, Bill ed., American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau (2008, New York: Library of America)
Leopold, Aldo: A Sand County Almanac (reissue 1991, 1994: Ballantine)
Carson, Rachel: Silent Spring (1962 Houghton Mifflin Compl)
Pollan, Michael: The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006, Penguin)Additional readings will be made available online or as mastercopies.
McKibben, Bill ed., American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau (2008, New York: Library of America)
Leopold, Aldo: A Sand County Almanac (reissue 1991, 1994: Ballantine)
Carson, Rachel: Silent Spring (1962 Houghton Mifflin Compl)
Pollan, Michael: The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006, Penguin)Additional readings will be made available online or as mastercopies.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 501, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA09.1, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0297
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 501, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA09.1, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0297
Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33