Universität Wien

123020 VO Literature Survey 1 (2012S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

"English Literature from the Tudors to the Restoration (1485-1660)"
(For course description see English version of VVZ)
Moodle

Details

max. 150 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 17.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture course provides an introduction to the history, literature and the cultural context of the Early Modern Period, starting from the Tudors (1485) and ending at the Restoration (1660). It will present an illustrated survey of the development of drama, poetry and, selectively, of prose literature of the time, complete with close readings of selected poems and plays. Particular attention will be given to the plays of Marlowe and Shakespeare and to the poetry of Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Donne and Donne's followers amongst the "Metaphysical Poets".

Assessment and permitted materials

Requirements: The final (written) exam will test the students' ability to interpret some of the texts on the reading list, detailed and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter presented in the 13 lecture units; the final exam (no multiple choice questionnaire!!!) consists of a short creative essay, a set of specific questions on authors, works, theories, background, terminology etc., and at least one interpretation of a poem or a passage from a play. (An example of a final exam questionnaire will be uploaded to the e-learning platform in March).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Aims: Introducing first-and second-year students of English into the political, cultural and literary history of the English Renaissance and early Neoclassical Age; advancing students' skills in interpreting poems, plays and prose works within the given cultural and religious contexts; introducing students to the distinctive features of different styles of writing, theories of drama and poetry, as well as familiarizing them with the Elizabethan mindset, world-view and gender roles; advancing students' cross-cultural understanding.

Examination topics

Multi-media based teaching (PPT, internet, audio and/or video presentations of songs, plays and films) combined with interactive teaching, and the use of the e-learning platform (Moodle).

Reading list

Reading:
Obligatory reading of the texts on the "Reading List" (will be posted early in March); it will include Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and "As You Like It".

Note: A study-guide (hardcopy) containing the basic outline of the subject matter dealt with in class will be offered after Easter.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, EC 125, EC 126
Code/Modul: Diplom 302, UF 3.3.3-302, BA08.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3020

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