123043 PS Proseminar Literature (2011W)

Representations of Cultural Otherness

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

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 Fr 16.09.2011 00:00 to Su 25.09.2011 23:59
Registration is open from We 28.09.2011 00:00 to Tu 04.10.2011 23:59
Deregistration possible until Mo 31.10.2011 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Bettina Thurner

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Friday 14.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 21.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 28.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Friday 04.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 11.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 18.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 25.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 02.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 09.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 16.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 13.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 20.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday 27.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Representations of Cultural Otherness in American Literature

In this class, we will deal with the construction of „otherness,“ a discussion that necessarily involves the opposition of identity and alterity and the concept of power and cultural aberrations.
We will consider discourses of nation, ethnicity, gender, and mental capability in our discussion of texts by authors such as Thomas Wolfe, Chester Himes, Sinclair Lewis, or Susanna Kaysen. Our aim will also be to analyze movies in our inquiry of cultural identities and their dividing lines. We will listen to “deviant” voices and will try to find out something about positions of difference, from both inside and outside the group.

Assessment and permitted materials

Research paper and oral presentation, classroom discussion, final written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Research-based analysis of selected texts.

Examination topics

Interactive introductory seminar.

Reading list

A Reader will be provided at Copystudio Schwarzspanierstraße. Susanna Kaysen's novel Girl, Interrupted will be available at Facultas on Campus.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 501, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA09.1, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0297

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