123047 PS Proseminar Literature (2013W)
Reading American 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 16.09.2013 00:00 to Su 22.09.2013 23:59
- Registration is open from We 25.09.2013 00:00 to We 02.10.2013 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2013 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 09.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 16.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 23.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 30.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 06.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 13.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 20.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 27.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 04.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 11.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 18.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 08.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 15.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 22.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Wednesday 29.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course introduces students to key texts of American literary history and deepens their skills in textual analysis. Setting out in the period of discovery and colonialization and working our way to the present, we will engage with texts from different literary genres (prose, poetry and drama) that allow us to trace major developments not only in the evolution of literary forms but also in the larger context of American culture. Throughout the course, will also reflect upon the varying uses of literature and the tools that studying these uses demands.
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance, oral presentations, active participation in class discussions, research paper, final test.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course will refine professional reading and discussion skills and provide a general overview of American literary history.
Examination topics
Short lectures about historical contexts of reading assignments; group preparation of study questions and lead of in-class discussion; close reading.
Reading list
A course-pack with all reading assignments will be available
for purchase or photocopying at the beginning of the semester.
for purchase or photocopying at the beginning of the semester.
Association in the course directory
Studium: UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040
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