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123041 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2016S)

Downfall of the American Dream Part II

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

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 16.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 06.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 13.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 20.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 27.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 04.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 11.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 18.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 25.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 01.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 08.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 15.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 22.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 29.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The American dream of success and wealth and the strong belief that every citizen possesses an inalienable right to its ‘rags to riches’ mantra has been deteriorating and withering for decades now. Broken, disillusioned, and destructive are more apt descriptions for the fictional characters who have fallen victim to the downfall of the American dream. The following course aims to familiarize students with a pervasive theme in American literature thereby offering attractive literary perspectives.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed based on regular attendance, class participation, class presentations, four individual essays, and a final written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this course is to introduce students to a diverse and interesting selection of some topical American writing, and to develop students' skills in reading and critically analysing cultural texts: novels, plays and short-stories.

Examination topics

Lecture, class discussion and student presentations.

Reading list

F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925), Arthur Miller's All My Sons (1947), Edward Albee's The American Dream (1961), Tracy Letts' Bug (2006)

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612; BEd 046
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041

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