Universität Wien

123251 AR Literature Course - Literature 1/2 (MA) American/North American & Cultural Studies (2019W)

The Function of Fiction: Recent US-American Novels and Theory

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 11.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 18.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 25.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 08.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 15.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 22.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 29.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 06.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 13.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 10.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 17.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 24.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Freitag 31.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This class is focusing on the function of fiction and on theoretical debates addressing the role of literature and the humanities. The course is structured in thematic clusters with suggested and mandatory reading, which include but are not restricted to: contemporary Native American and African American fiction, Ecocriticism and the Anthropocene, as well as Seriality and Mediality, and Literature in the Digital Humanities. Course contents will be adapted to Master students’ needs and interests so please think in advance about what your preferences are (which might both include current projects you would like to discuss or questions on theory ‘you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask’). The idea is to contextualize contemporary controversies on theoretical positions historically, to have an active and informed discussion on the uses and practices of fiction in present times, and to create an environment that helps students reflect their own theoretical positions and projects.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

course participation (text preparation, contributions to discussions)
25 % response paper (2 pages)
35% student presentations/ expert sessions
40% final essay (3-5 pages)

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Texts will be announced in the first session. Please note that the class will not commence until the second week.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344; MA 844; MA UF 046/507
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA5, MA6, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0267

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20