Universität Wien

123020 VO Literature Survey 1 (2016W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 18.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 25.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 08.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 15.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 22.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 29.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 06.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 13.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 10.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 17.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 24.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This survey will outline the history of English literature and its historical and cultural contexts from the beginning of the Tudor Age (1495) to the Civil War and the closure of the theatres (1642). Although developments in poetry and prose will be covered as well, the major focus will be on the evolution of drama with particular emphasis on the major Elizabethan/Jacobean dramatists (Marlowe, Shakespeare, Jonson).

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Tudor and Stuart England, familiarity with Renaissance literary genres. B2+ level of English.

Examination topics

Reading list

See elearning platform at the beginning of term.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, EC 125, EC 126; BEd 046
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-302, BA08.1; BEd Modul 10
Lehrinhalt: 12-3020

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