Universität Wien

123047 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2015W)

Of Monsters and Men: Dangerous Knowledge from Marlowe to Mitchell

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

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

  • Mittwoch 14.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 21.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 28.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 04.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 11.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 18.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 25.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 02.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 09.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 16.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 13.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 20.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Mittwoch 27.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The figure of the Faustian overreacher, "Mad Scientist", or "Modern Prometheus" has fascinated authors for centuries. It is directly (or sometimes implicitly) connected to the idea of forbidden knowledge, a concept already present in the Bible, but also found in a great deal of science fiction (and other) literature. In this course, we will examine various aspects surrounding this trope - discussion topics will include: the figure of the scientist; familial constellations between 'monsters' and men; dystopian literature and scientific experimentation; the figure of the 'monster': who decides what qualifies as 'monstrous'?; "power/knowledge" (Foucault)

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

active participation in class; individual assignments; oral presentation; final paper

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

In this course, we will examine literary, but also cultural texts (e.g. Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner"), from different perspectives, using a variety of theoretical approaches and secondary sources. Students will become familiar with correct academic citation and good academic practice and (further) develop critical and argumentative skills.

Prüfungsstoff

in-class discussions; research methodology session & library session; mid-term assignment; oral presentations; final paper

Literatur

Primary texts will include: Christopher Marlowe, Dr. Faustus; Mary Shelley, Frankenstein; H.G. Wells, The Time Machine; David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas ("The Orison of Sonmi ~451", "Sloosha's Crossing an' Ev'rythin' After"); A complete list of texts will be provided in the first session and additional material (short stories, poems, novel excerpts) will be provided on moodle.

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: Mi 09.09.2020 00:22