123046 PS Proseminar Literature / Cultural Studies (2012S)
American Environmental Literature
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Mo 20.02.2012 00:00 to Su 26.02.2012 23:59
- Registration is open from We 29.02.2012 00:00 to Su 04.03.2012 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2012 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 19.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 26.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 16.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 23.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 30.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 07.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 14.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 21.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 04.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 11.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 18.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Monday 25.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Organized chronologically, this proseminar is designed to critically examine selected major works of American environmental literature, from Henry David Thoreau to Rachel Carson and beyond. The intent is not only to reflect and develop a critical understanding of the ways these various authors perceive and present nature in their work, but also to show how their ideas have materialized into concrete efforts to protect and conserve the environment in the United States and around the world.
Assessment and permitted materials
This will be based on participation, class presentations and a final written paper of approximately 10 pages.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the historical context and modern significance of the major works of American environmental literature.
Examination topics
The methods include lecture by professor, class discussion and student presentations.
Reading list
The following books are required (in stock at Facultas bookshop on Campus):
McKibben, Bill ed., American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau (2008, New York: Library of America)
Leopold, Aldo: A Sand County Almanac (reissue 1991, 1994: Ballantine)
Carson, Rachel: Silent Spring (1962 Houghton Mifflin Compl)
Pollan, Michael: The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006, Penguin)Additional readings will be made available online or as mastercopies.
McKibben, Bill ed., American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau (2008, New York: Library of America)
Leopold, Aldo: A Sand County Almanac (reissue 1991, 1994: Ballantine)
Carson, Rachel: Silent Spring (1962 Houghton Mifflin Compl)
Pollan, Michael: The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006, Penguin)Additional readings will be made available online or as mastercopies.
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
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 501, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA09.1, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0297
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