120013 PS Literature: Proseminar = Introductory Seminar (2011S)
Haunted and undead: Gothic literature and the creatures of our own imagination
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 07.02.2011 00:00 to Su 20.02.2011 23:59
- Registration is open from We 23.02.2011 00:00 to Tu 01.03.2011 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2011 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 08.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 15.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 22.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 29.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 05.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 12.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 03.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 10.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 17.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 24.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 31.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 07.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 21.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 28.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Despite, or maybe because of, its occupation with terror, violence, and the supernatural, Gothic fiction has managed to fascinate a large readership. This class will start with a discussion of what "the Gothic" is and will then concentrate on a close reading of a number of Gothic texts (poems, novels and short stories) from different periods of time. We will explore in how far the chosen Gothic texts were influenced by the cultural contexts in which they were produced and how the texts deal with such issues as race, class and gender.
Assessment and permitted materials
active participation in discussions; preparation of texts; oral presentation; final term paper, final written test
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students should a) improve their ability to critically analyse and discuss literary texts; b) learn how to devise and write an academic paper; c) learn how to use theoretical concepts for their analysis of literature.
Examination topics
class and small group discussions; presentations; e-learning platform
Reading list
Novels:
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. The 1818 Text.
Stoker, Bram. Dracula.Poe, Edgar Allan - selected short stories and poems(if time: Carter, Angela: The Bloody Chamber)Note: The novels have been ordered at Facultas/Campus and will be available there with a 10% discount in March!
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. The 1818 Text.
Stoker, Bram. Dracula.Poe, Edgar Allan - selected short stories and poems(if time: Carter, Angela: The Bloody Chamber)Note: The novels have been ordered at Facultas/Campus and will be available there with a 10% discount in March!
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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