Universität Wien

123252 AR Literature Course - Literature 1/2 (MA) British/Irish/New English (2014W)

Exploring 'Irishness' in Contemporary Novels and Short Stories by Irish Writers

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: First meeting - introduction to topics and tasks - on MONDAY 6 Oct. 12-14.

  • Montag 06.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 13.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 20.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 27.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 03.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 10.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 17.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 24.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 01.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 15.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 12.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 19.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Montag 26.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Contents: The course will introduce students to a wide range of fictional texts written by contemporary Irish authors dealing with various aspects of Irish identity ('Irishness') - including the Celtic heritage, distinctive features of Irish mentality, myth, religion, history, landscape and family life. The novel and short stories selected will focus on such diverse themes as the current financial crisis, the Celtic tiger years, the penchant of Irish authors for dealing with varieties of star-crossed love, emigration and the Irish diaspora, marriage and divorce in the context of Ireland, 'the Troubles', Irish Catholicism, the belief in fairies and recent changes in urban and rural Irish society. The works of fiction selected for discussion include Claire Kilroy's recent novel 'The Devil I Know' (2012) and short stories by William Trevor, Colm Toibin, Claire Keegan, Eilis Ni Dhuibhne, Billy O'Callaghan, Evelyn Conlon and a few examples of 'chick-lit' (popular fiction written by and, arguably, mainly for women - including works by Maeve Binchy, Sarah Webb, Marian Keyes). By applying imagological theory various aspects of Irish identity and features of the 'auto-image' of the Irish portrayed in the literary works discussed will be explored in some depth.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Requirements: Regular attendance; active participation in class; one presentation per participant (PPT, ca. 20 mins per speaker); final essay (700 words+) to be written in class (in-depth knowledge of all the primary texts and of all the issues discussed during the semester is indispensable).

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Aims: to familiarize students with diverse works of contemporary Irish fiction; to advance cross-cultural understanding, to advance students' skills in comparative cultural studies; to develop critical awareness in differentiating between popular fiction and 'high literature', to advance students' interpretative skills, linguistic proficiency and computer-based presentation skills.

Prüfungsstoff

Methods: interdisciplinary close reading of texts; interactive, computer-aided teaching with brief lecture units and students' presentations linked with forum discussion.

Literatur

Texts: Students are required to purchase a copy of Claire Kilroy's novel 'The Devil I Know' (2012); a 'Reader' containing the short stories will be provided; it can be purchased from early October at the Copy-Studio (1010 Schwarzspanierstrasse 10).

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: UF 344, MA 844;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325, MA4, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0317

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33