120010 PS Literature: Proseminar = Introductory Seminar (2010W)
"Too Black, Too Strong": The Politics of Black British Literature
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 13.09.2010 00:00 to Su 26.09.2010 23:59
- Registration is open from We 29.09.2010 00:00 to Tu 05.10.2010 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2010 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 11.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 18.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 25.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 08.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 15.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 22.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 29.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 06.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 13.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 10.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 17.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 24.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 31.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
'There ain't no black in the union jack' - an old skinhead chant and the title of Paul Gilroy's influential book on racial discourses in Britain - points to the question of representation and cultural identity in a multicultural society. Black British writers have long made their mark on British literature, often exploring themes of belonging, alienation, cultural and gender identity, and language. In this class, we will look at some of the most exciting 'black British' texts from a diverse range of styles and genres, trying to critically investigate the 'black' element in 'Black British'.! There will be no classes on 6 December, 17 and 24 January. Instead, students are expected to present a paper of 8-10 minutes at a mini-conference on 15 January (Sat, 10am-4pm). Participation in the mini-conference is obligatory!
Assessment and permitted materials
active participation in class; assignments; oral presentation at mini conference; short mid-term paper; end-term paper; final test.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This class aims at -) advancing students' theoretical and practical skills in the critical analysis of literary texts; -) familiarising students with the basic skills and techniques required for writing an academic paper; -) acquainting participants with critical concepts central to the study of Black British literature
Examination topics
classroom discussion, presentations, research assignments, eLearning.
Reading list
Kay, Jackie: Trumpet. London: Picador, 1999.
Bano, Alia: Shades. London: Methuen, 2009.
(Facultas am Campus will have copies of each in store.)
Additional materials will be provided in a course reader available for purchase from Copystudio Schwarzspanierstraße at the beginning of term.
Bano, Alia: Shades. London: Methuen, 2009.
(Facultas am Campus will have copies of each in store.)
Additional materials will be provided in a course reader available for purchase from Copystudio Schwarzspanierstraße at the beginning of term.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: 304, 701, BA11;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0106
Code/Modul: 304, 701, BA11;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0106
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