Universität Wien

123229 SE Literary & Cultural Studies Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2017W)

No black in the Union Jack?

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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).

Details

max. 18 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There will be a mandatory conference session on December 4th, 2017. Please note that full attendance (from 9 to 18) is a prerequisite for passing this course.

  • Monday 09.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 16.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 23.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 30.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 06.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 13.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 20.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 27.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 04.12. 09:00 - 18:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 11.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 08.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 15.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 22.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 29.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will deal with "Black" British writing and its role in a multiethnic British society. In particular, we will be analysing Zadie Smith's novel White Teeth from 2000, and bring it together with a variety of theoretical writings about culture and society. Students will prepare individual presentations which form the basis for class discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

- term paper (research question and abstract 10%, paper 55%)
- presentations (20%)
- participation in class (15%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The submission of a term paper and the participation and presentation at the conference are minimum requirements. The overall pass rate is 60%.
Attendance is mandatory, the third absence (of a 90 minute unit) will result in a negative grade.

Examination topics

Reading list

Zadie Smith, White Teeth, 2000. Please get hold of a copy and bring it to our first meeting. Other texts will be provided in class and/or on moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-322, BA09.2, 10.2, MA4, MA6, MA7
Lehrinhalt: 12-0265

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