Universität Wien

123251 AR Literature Course - Literature 1/2 (MA) British/Irish/New English & American/North American Studies (2018S)

African-American Literature from Slavery to the Present

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

  • Freitag 09.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 16.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 23.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 13.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 27.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 04.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 11.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 18.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 25.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 01.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 08.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 15.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Freitag 22.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This interactive course examines the emergence and evolution of the African-American literary tradition originating in the experience of slavery and continuing to the present day. Arranged chronologically, the course traces the journey of African Americans from slavery toward greater freedom, justice, and social equality, spanning such literary traditions as the fugitive slave narrative, the literature of Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and vernacular culture. We will incorporate a broad range of genres, including poetry, fiction, the short story, the essay, the letter, and autobiography. Engaging with a culturally diverse literature, we will learn to analyze and critically evaluate how art and politics cross-fertilize to create a unique cultural heritage and literary discourse.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

I. Mini-Essays: Each student will complete two 1000-word literature analyses throughout the semester. They will also be in charge of critiquing each other’s work once according to the criteria provided.

II. Biography Report: Each student will give a 5-minute report on an author and prepare a 1-page electronic handout or 5 Prezi/PowerPoint slides for the class.

III: Classroom Discussion: Each student is expected to participate in the discussion each time we meet.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Please note that the information given further below may still be somewhat adapted until the start of the semester. The Literature Section is already fixed.

* Weekly attendance with all the required materials
* Careful reading and preparation of all course materials

Prüfungsstoff

All the texts discussed in class

Literatur

Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God, ISBN: 0-06-083867-1
Toni Morrison, Beloved, Vintage 978-0-09-951165-6

The texts can be purchased from Facultas Bookshop, Uni-Campus, courtyard 1. If you order independently, please make sure to buy these editions (i.e. order the ISBN given above).

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344; MA 844; MA UF 046
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA5, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-3250

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33