123221 SE Literature Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2015S)

The War of the Sexes in Restoration and 18th century Comedy

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

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Anmeldung von Mo 09.02.2015 00:00 bis So 15.02.2015 23:59
Anmeldung von Di 24.02.2015 00:00 bis So 01.03.2015 23:59
Abmeldung bis Di 31.03.2015 23:59

Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Margarete Rubik

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Donnerstag 05.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 19.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 26.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 16.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 23.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 30.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 07.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 21.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 28.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 11.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 18.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Donnerstag 25.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

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 and 18th century plays, namely The Country Wife, The Man of Mode, The Rover, The Busybody, and She Stoops to Conquer, in order to survey the typical features of the genre and the way these change in the course of time. We will analyse, in particular, the portrayal of gender stereotypes, social decorum and sexual politics. In addition, we will deal with 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 June at the latest), 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 interpretation 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

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Literatur

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-322, BA10.2, MA4,
Lehrinhalt: 12-0374

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33