Universität Wien

123044 PS Proseminar Literature (2014S)

Literature and the 1st world war

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

  • Tuesday 11.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 18.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 25.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 01.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 08.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 29.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 06.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 13.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 20.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 27.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 03.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 17.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 24.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

After model analyses of a number of texts of all genres and from all periods of English literature we will explore various aspects of the First World War as represented in English Literature. We will not only consider contemporaneous texts but also works from the interwar period and the present. An analysis of these texts will offer insights into the diverse perspectives on "the war to end all wars" that have emerged over the years. In this course we will also explore the confusion of historical facts and myths engendered by the war, which literature itself promulgated, and that have become embedded in public awareness.

Assessment and permitted materials

regular attendance, oral presentations, active participation in class discussions, research paper (3500 words), final test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This class aims at helping students to advance their theoretical and practical skills in the analysis of literary texts and to develop techniques required for writing academic papers.

Examination topics

interactive; classroom discussions, presentations, assignments

Reading list

R. C. Sherriff: Journey's End
W. S. Maugham: For Services Rendered
Pat Barker: Regeneration
The two plays (Sherriff and Maugham) can be downloaded from LION; Pat Barker's novel will be available at facultas on campus.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040

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