Universität Wien

123221 SE Literature Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2012S)

The War of the Sexes: gender relations in Restoration drama

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

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Details

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Donnerstag 08.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 15.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 22.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 29.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 19.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 26.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 03.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 10.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 24.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 31.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 14.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 21.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Donnerstag 28.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Restoration comedy is still frequently performed on British stages; the cynicism, materialism and promiscuity of the society depicted give it a continued relevance and interest for modern audiences.
We will interpret a number of well-known Restoration plays to survey the typical dramatic genres of the time and to analyse the portrayal of gender stereotypes, social decorum and sexual politics. In addition, we will analyse the language and style, in particular the use of conceptual metaphors indicative of implicit assumptions and values, and the role of humour, and we will inquire whether there is a difference between male and female playwrights as regards style, character portrayal and attitudes towards gender and nationality.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

students are expected to write a seminar paper or BA thesis (to be handed in by the end of January), to give an oral presentation in class, to participate in the discussion in class and to write an end-test. All students must read all the texts we will discuss in the course.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Survey of Restoration drama by an interpreation of key texts; analysis of stereotypes and gender roles; analysis of implicit and explicit means of conveying ideological assumptions (as regards gender, nationality, class etc.)

Prüfungsstoff

interactive, e-learning platform for information

Literatur


Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: Diplom 322, 326/328, 336/338, 721-723, 821, UF4.2.4-322, BA10.2, MA4, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0216

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33