123221 SE Literature Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2012S)

The War of the Sexes: gender relations in Restoration drama

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

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. 18 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Margarete Rubik

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Thursday
    08.03.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    15.03.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    22.03.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    29.03.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    19.04.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    26.04.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    03.05.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    10.05.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    24.05.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    31.05.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    14.06.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    21.06.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Thursday
    28.06.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Restoration comedy is still frequently performed on British stages; the cynicism, materialism and promiscuity of the society depicted give it a continued relevance and interest for modern audiences.
We will interpret a number of well-known Restoration plays to survey the typical dramatic genres of the time and to analyse the portrayal of gender stereotypes, social decorum and sexual politics. In addition, we will analyse the language and style, in particular the use of conceptual metaphors indicative of implicit assumptions and values, and the role of humour, and we will inquire whether there is a difference between male and female playwrights as regards style, character portrayal and attitudes towards gender and nationality.

Assessment and permitted materials

students are expected to write a seminar paper or BA thesis (to be handed in by the end of January), to give an oral presentation in class, to participate in the discussion in class and to write an end-test. All students must read all the texts we will discuss in the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Survey of Restoration drama by an interpreation of key texts; analysis of stereotypes and gender roles; analysis of implicit and explicit means of conveying ideological assumptions (as regards gender, nationality, class etc.)

Examination topics

interactive, e-learning platform for information

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: Diplom 322, 326/328, 336/338, 721-723, 821, UF4.2.4-322, BA10.2, MA4, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0216

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