Universität Wien

123044 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2017S)

No laughing matter: Analysing humour in literature

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

There will be a mandatory mini conference on Monday, 29 May 2017, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.

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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There will be a mandatory mini conference on Monday, 29 May 2017, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.

  • Monday 06.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 20.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 27.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 03.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 24.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 29.05. 09:00 - 14:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 29.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 12.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 19.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 26.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class, we will be dealing with examples of humorous writing in contemporary British literature and will discuss ways in which humour can be analysed in the genres narrative fiction, drama and poetry. Students become familiar with basic theories and the terminology necessary to discuss humour in literature. They are introduced to practical research for literary studies, including the use of a variety of sources and resources, and develop their academic writing as well as presentation skills.

Assessment and permitted materials

- general participation in class and at the mini conference
- group and/or individual presentations
- a mid-term paper of 700 words
- a formal paper of 3500 words

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

regular attendance, full attendance at the mini conference, contributions in class, presentations, mid-term paper and final paper; 60% of each needed for a positive grade. Details on moodle

Examination topics

- input phases combined with group work and classroom discussion
- individual and group presentations
- students' research projects (papers and presentations)

Reading list

Primary Reading:
- Alan Bennett, The Uncommon Reader (2007)
- Alan Ayckbourn, Comic Potential (prem. 1997, publ. 2001)
- a selection of poems, which can be found on moodle

Secondary Reading:
a number of articles and reviews can be found on moodle, additional material will be researched by students themselves

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612; BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041

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