123047 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2015W)
Of Monsters and Men: Dangerous Knowledge from Marlowe to Mitchell
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 We 16.09.2015 00:00 to Mo 21.09.2015 23:59
- Registration is open from We 30.09.2015 00:00 to Su 04.10.2015 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2015 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 14.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 21.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 28.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 04.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 11.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 18.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 25.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 02.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 09.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 16.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 13.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 20.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Wednesday 27.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The figure of the Faustian overreacher, "Mad Scientist", or "Modern Prometheus" has fascinated authors for centuries. It is directly (or sometimes implicitly) connected to the idea of forbidden knowledge, a concept already present in the Bible, but also found in a great deal of science fiction (and other) literature. In this course, we will examine various aspects surrounding this trope - discussion topics will include: the figure of the scientist; familial constellations between 'monsters' and men; dystopian literature and scientific experimentation; the figure of the 'monster': who decides what qualifies as 'monstrous'?; "power/knowledge" (Foucault)
Assessment and permitted materials
active participation in class; individual assignments; oral presentation; final paper
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
In this course, we will examine literary, but also cultural texts (e.g. Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner"), from different perspectives, using a variety of theoretical approaches and secondary sources. Students will become familiar with correct academic citation and good academic practice and (further) develop critical and argumentative skills.
Examination topics
in-class discussions; research methodology session & library session; mid-term assignment; oral presentations; final paper
Reading list
Primary texts will include: Christopher Marlowe, Dr. Faustus; Mary Shelley, Frankenstein; H.G. Wells, The Time Machine; David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas ("The Orison of Sonmi ~451", "Sloosha's Crossing an' Ev'rythin' After"); A complete list of texts will be provided in the first session and additional material (short stories, poems, novel excerpts) will be provided on moodle.
Association in the course directory
Studium: UF 344, BA 612; BEd 046
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041
Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22