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123210 VO Literatures in English (2012S)

Trauma, Memory, and Narrative in the Contemporary South African Novel

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 17.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 24.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 19.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture will continue the investigations of the contemporary South African trauma novel begun in the WS 2009/10. The focus will be on trauma theory and narrative structure, on the various types of trauma and their reflections in the novel, and on selected topics related to the representation of trauma. Students who have not attended the previous lecture series are nevertheless welcome.

Assessment and permitted materials

final written test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The students will be acquainted with modern trauma theory and related concepts and discover how these may be applied to the analysis of the contemporary South African novel. They will gain insight into the different ways in which the novelists "speak about the unspeakable," and the functions this has with regard to a traumatised country.

Examination topics

lecture, power point presentation, e-learning platform

Reading list

Susan Mann, One Tongue Singing; Rachel Zadok, Gem Squash Tokoloshe; Zakes Mda, Ways of Dying; Joanne Felder, The Dreamcloth; Alistair Morgan, Sleeper's Wake (pb; all books will be availabe at the Campus bookshops)

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, ME 812, MA 844;
Code/Modul: Diplom 321, 326/328, 336/338, 721-723, UF 4.2.4-321, ME1, MA1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0115

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